An Action Research Study On The Effects Of Impact Teams As A Form Of Professional Development And Their Influence On Teacher Self-Efficacy
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Professional development (PD) plays a critical role in supporting teacher quality and retention, ultimately affecting student achievement. The pandemic has altered the traditional educational landscape for teachers, making effective PD essential. This qualitative study sought to explore an impact team model (ITM) of PD as an effective form of PD, its influence on teachers’ self-efficacy relating to the four sources of self-efficacy and any instructional changes to their instructional practices after participating in the ITM PD. Findings indicated that honoring teacher time, collaboration, trust, positive feedback, and opportunities for self-reflection, contributed largely to the effectiveness of the ITM PD. The impact team PD provided a safe and trusting space for teachers to take risks and have discussions about instruction. The sessions yielded strong collegial relationships and increased collaboration outside of the PD sessions amongst the participants. In this study, all nine teachers reported shifts in instructional practices. Instructional practices involving classroom management and strategies to engage students have changed after experiencing this PD. Recommendations are offered based on the results of the study.
Author: Reams, Melissa
Language: English
Subfield: Education
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
SDG: Quality education
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6946151719
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