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Teacher’s views on professional learning and development in primary schools in Fiji
The importance of improving schools, increasing teacher quality, and improving student learning has led to an increased focus on teachers’ professional learning and development (PLD). When organising PLD sessions in schools, it is crucial that they are well understood and that the needs of teachers are considered. This study aimed to examine teachers’ views vis-à-vis their professional growth in primary schools in Fiji. Specifically, it investigated the type of PLD organised in schools and the factors that need to be considered during planning. Semi-structured interviews, participant observation, and document records were used as data collection instruments. Twelve participants were purposefully selected from twelve different primary schools. The data were analysed thematically in 3 phases: identifying patterns, creating codes, and arranging codes into themes. The results suggest that teacher education on PLD is vital and that all those involved in the education system understand what PLD entails and consider the teacher’s needs when planning such sessions. The study also revealed that teachers participate in various forms of PLD that include school-based training organised on a regular basis and or when a teacher returns from workshops, and that information needs to be communicated to other teachers in school. Moreover, the study also revealed the critical role of change agents in facilitating PLD initiatives. However, to gain widespread acceptance, these change agents must demonstrate competence and earn the respect of their colleagues.
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The Asia Pacific Education Review (APER) aims to stimulate research, encourage academic exchange, and enhance the professional development of scholars and other researchers who are interested in educational and cultural issues in the Asia Pacific region. APER covers all areas of educational research, with a focus on cross-cultural, comparative and other studies with a broad Asia-Pacific context.
APER is a peer reviewed journal produced by the Education Research Institute at Seoul National University. It was founded by the Institute of Asia Pacific Education Development, Seoul National University in 2000, which is owned and operated by Education Research Institute at Seoul National University since 2003.
APER requires all submitted manuscripts to follow the seventh edition of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA; http://www.apastyle.org/index.aspx).