Professional Developmental Needs of Teachers
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https://doi.org/10.58429/pgjsrt.v2n4a89Keywords:
edmodo, study habits, lms, learning management systemAbstract
Teachers are essential to the development of a country. The Philippines can create holistic learners who are immersed in values through the use of qualified teachers capable of driving the nation toward growth and success and having 21st-century abilities. In this context, this study aimed to determine the professional developmental needs of teachers in a district of a first-class municipality in Negros Occidental for the school year 2022- 2023. A quantitative research design, specifically a descriptive approach, was utilized with a sample of 133 teachers selected through stratified random sampling and Cochran's formula. Regarding developmental needs, teachers identified a very high level of developmental needs in most domains, with a slightly lower level of content knowledge and pedagogy. These findings underscore the importance of targeted support and professional development programs to address specific areas of improvement and enhance teachers' effectiveness. Younger teachers had higher developmental needs in certain domains, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions and support for specific subgroups. This result calls for various stakeholders in the education sector to improve teachers' professional development and enhance the learning environment for students.
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