Mentoring Effectiveness for Primary School Teachers' Competencies Through Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

Abstract

The aim of the current study was to identify different competencies developed through Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and to evaluate the effectiveness of mentoring in developing different competencies among primary teachers. It was a descriptive and quantitative study in nature. Primary school teachers (PSTs)from the district of Lahore were the population of the study. The sample was selected randomly from 10Percent of the total population (N = 786). For the data collection, a 5-point Likert-type questionnaire was developed by the searcher. To answer the research questions, data were analyzed using SPSS version 21 with mean SD, t-test, and ANOVA. The identified professional competencies through the CPD program were classroom management, micro-teaching, reinforcement, planning and strategies, learning environment,human growth and development, assessment, communication skills, asking questions, and lesson planning. Mentoring is recommended to be done at the elementary and secondary levels to develop competencies

Exploring the Role of ICT in developing teachers’ ICTs Competencies through Promotion-linked-training BS 17 to BS 18 QAED during PLT at the Punjab Level

“…Quaid-e-Azam Academy for Educational Development (QAED) is a well-known institution in Pakistan dedicated to the professional development of teachers and educational administrators. One of the primary objectives of QAED is to enhance teachers' teaching skills and ICT competencies so that they can effectively integrate technology into their teaching practices (Abbas, Jabeen, & Tariq, 2021). To achieve this objective, QAED conducts various training programs, workshops, and seminars for teachers to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to integrate technology into their teaching.…”

Impact of In-service Promotion linked training on Developing the Professional Competencies of Pedagogy of Subject Specialists in Punjab

“…The in-service promotion-linked training program in Punjab aims to equip subject specialists with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in their pedagogical practices and meet the evolving demands of the education system. Similarly, mentoring has been effective for Primary School Teachers through Continuous Professional Development (Abbas, Jabeen, et al 2021) in Punjab, Pakistan . A mixed-method research approach was employed to comprehensively explore the effectiveness of the in-service promotion-linked training program, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods.…”

“…Furthermore, the research findings may have broader implications for other provinces or regions in Pakistan seeking to enhance the professional development of subject specialist teachers and improve the quality of education across the country. Continuous Professional Development (Abbas, Jabeen, et al 2021) has been effective in quality education (Abbas, Tariq, & Jamil, 2021). In conclusion, this mixed-method research study aims to investigate the impact of the in-service promotion-linked training program on the professional competencies in the pedagogy of subject specialist school teachers in Punjab.…”