Training and Support Centers (CTSCS) As a Resource Center in Professional Development of Teachers

Abstract

The article aims to examine to check the effectiveness of professional training organized by Cluster Training and support centers (CTSCs) to explore relationship among the factors of professional training organized by (CTSC) and to predict the impact of professional training of teachers on their performance. The problem stated in this study was to analyzing the role of Cluster Training and support centers (CTSCs) as a resource center in professional development of teachers. The target population was comprised of all the teacher of district Faisalabad. Researcher used multistage sampling method to collect data. The sample consisted of 120 school teachers. Findings of the study revealed that Teachers who received re-training based on the school cluster meetings and interactions have improved competences in the teaching. Majority of responses showed that Teachers instructed by CTSC training had the benefit of active and participatory learning and development program enhanced their competences in pedagogy which accounted for the success of their lesson.