TEACHERS’ VIEWS ON IN-SERVICE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN MODERN CHINA: A STUDY OF EDUCATION IN CHINA.

Abstract

To improve the standard of instruction, encourage career advancement, and adapt to the ever-changing learning environment, in-service professional development (PD) has emerged as a central tenet of contemporary China’s overhaul of education. This research delves into instructors’ viewpoints on PD planning, execution, and efficacy, focussing on the impact of an atmosphere of collaboration. Statistics were gathered from 689 active educators in China’s numerous parts and schools’ kinds employing a stratified sample approach. Educators’ perspectives on the usefulness, availability and influence of PD were assessed using a standardised checklist that included both biographical information and Likert-scale questions. Patterns and variance between groups were examined using descriptive statistics, factor analysis, and ANOVA in the analysis. Interactive, realistic, and directly related to teaching reality PD options are highly valued by educators, according to the results. guidance, learning from one another, and ongoing assistance were seen as more important than standalone programs by several. One important aspect that came up was the cooperative working environment. Educators said that things like corporate networks, collective contemplation, and cooperation made them feel more confident, less stressed, and more likely to try new things. However, many people mentioned problems including not having enough time, not having enough support from institutions, and educational material that doesn’t match up with what students demand in the educational environment. Successful PD, according to this research, must be long-lasting, focused on educators, and based on teamwork. Using online tools to increase availability, prospective PD programs in China must focus on being relevant, flexible, and supported by institutions. By fortifying these areas, researchers can provide educators the tools they need to embrace change and have a lasting impact on student learning.