LANGUAGE IN INDIA

Strength for Today and Bright Hope for Tomorrow

Volume 12 : 8 August 2012
ISSN 1930-2940

Managing Editor: M. S. Thirumalai, Ph.D.
Editors: B. Mallikarjun, Ph.D.
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Attitude of Teachers towards Professional Development Trainings

Misbah Muzaffar, M.S. Research Scholar
Samina Yasmin Malik, Ph.D.

Abstract

The research was conducted to explore the attitude of teachers toward professional development trainings. The objectives of the study were: to examine the attitude of teachers toward professional development trainings, to explore the reasons for not taking interest in the professional development trainings and to explore the impact of teachers trainings on the professional development of the teachers. Quantitative approach was used in the study. Questionnaire was developed by the researchers. Study is delimited to the six public sector universities (NUML University, Islamic International University, Urdu university, Arid University, Fatima Jinnah University and Air University Islamabad). All the teachers from these universities were the population of the study. Purposive sampling technique was used for selecting the study sample. Results showed many factors due to which teachers do not take interest in the professional development trainings. It is recommended that proper planning should be done for professional development trainings. Teachers may be motivated and encouraged to participate in the professional development trainings.

Key Words: Professional training, Teachers attitude, teacher’s professional development

Introduction

Attitudes and attitude change discussed from the beginning of the century. Attitude has very distinct place in psychology and psychologist take great interest in this area.

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Misbah Muzaffar, M.S. Research Scholar
Education Department
International Islamic University, Islamabad
misbah.muzaffar9@gmail.com
Samina Yasmin Malik, Ph.D.
Acting Chairperson / Assistant Professor
Education Department
International Islamic University, Islamabad
Pakistan
samina.mailk@iiu.edu.pk
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