Chinese American Educational Research and Development Association
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Educational Research & Development Journal
Vol 15, No 1 (2012)
Implementation of Professional Learning Standards in Georgia Schools: An Examination of the Current Reality |
| Mary M. Chandler, Tak Cheung Chan |
Abstract |
| Professional learning is considered important for improving teacher quality and for development of organizational capacity to boost school improvement for student learning. This mixed methodology study examines the implementation of the National Staff Development Council Standards (NSDC) in professional learning in Georgia schools through the NSDC Standards Assessment Instrument and six open-ended follow-up questions. The findings suggest that teachers in Georgia did not perceive that professional learning holds a high priority by their school leaders, state legislators, and key policy makers. However, they rated their effort toward context and content areas of professional learning to be above average. |
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ISSN: 1526-8659