THE IMPLEMENTATION OF TEACHERS’ CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN YABERUS SECONDARY SCHOOL OF WOLKIT

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the implementation of teachers’ continuous professional development and to identify the major factors that af ect the effective implementation of Continuous Professional Development in Yaberus Secondary and Preparatory School. The sampling technique was used in this study such as: simple random sampling technique and comprehensive sampling technique. The data were collected through questionnaire and interview. The collected data through close ended questionnaire were analyzed quantitatively using percentage. Data collected through open ended questionnaire and interviews were analyzed qualitatively by using word explanation. The findings showed that the majority of teachers didnot involve in the CPD implementation. The major factorthat af ect teachers not to ef ectively implement CPD are shortage of time, lack of adequateCPD materials, lack of resource, lack of systematic follow up, lack of incentives. Finally thefollowing recommendations forwarded. The school principal and CPD coordinator should conduct training for teachers, the zone education of ice should support the school to implement the CPD program, the school principal should be give sufficient time for this program, create strong relationship between their CPD stakeholders, Principals and CPD coordinators should create awareness for teachers, zone education of ice should assign efficient and experienced CPD coordinator for the school, and appropriate support and encouragement (incentives) should be provided by zone education of ice for teachers that will be engaged efectively in the CPD program