Secondary teachers’ perceptions of professional development: a report of a research study undertaken in the USA

Abstract

The purpose of this research was to investigate secondary teachers’ perceptions of professional development. Results indicated that although teachers perceive professional development as a tool for learning, teacher leadership, data analysis, and collaboration are needed to increase its effectiveness. Results of teachers’ perceptions may be used to improve professional development practices in other school districts in the USA or in similar international contexts.

Keywords:

• Professional development
• secondary
• adult learning
• teacher perceptions
• andragogy