Teacher Participation in Collaborative Professional Development and Learners Achievement in Kenya
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Date
2020
Authors
Kariuki, Damaris
Itegi, Florence
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Publisher
International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR)
Abstract
Teacher Professional Development is a key component of educational
reforms across the world with a view to improve teacher effectiveness
and learner outcomes. Focus is shifting to collaborative teacher
activities to improve learner outcomes. However, the effect of teacher
participation in collaborative activities needs to be investigated due to
persistent low learner outcomes in Kenya. The study adopted
convergent parallel mixed methods approach design. A sample of 194
teachers in 68 public and private primary schools was selected using
stratified random and purposive sampling. Twenty head teachers were
purposively sampled. Data collection instruments were questionnaires,
focus group discussion guide and semi structured interview guide. Data
were analyzed using descriptiveand inferential statistics. The study
established that teachers engaged in collaborative activities like sharing
knowledge, peer coaching, lesson observation and team teaching.
However, activities were top down lacking collegial approach. Teacher
assistance in integrating technology was minimal due to inadequate
ICT infrastructure, lack of skills among teachers and constraints in the
time schedule. The study recommendedstakeholders‘ supportfor variety
ofcontinuous collaborativeprofessional development
activities,improvement of ICT infrastructure and teacher
capacitybuilding for improvedlearning outcomes in this digital era.
Description
A research article published in International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR)
Keywords
Collaborative Activities, Teacher Professional Development, Learner Achievement
Citation
Damaris Kariuki and Florence Itegi (2020); TEACHER PARTICIPATION IN COLLABORATIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNERS ACHIEVEMENT IN KENYA Int. J. of Adv. Res. 8 (Mar). 977-988] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com