Perceived impact of lifelong training in teachers

Authors

  • Jacinto Jardim Universidade Aberta – Gabinete de Educação para o Empreendedorismo e Cidadania,
  • Anabela Pereira Universidade de Aveiro – Departamento de Educação e Psicologia, CIDTFF & CINTESIS

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25755/int.11810

Keywords:

Teachers, Lifelong training, Evaluation, Self-perceived skill improvement, Soft skills.

Abstract

         Teachers need lifelong training in the realm of soft skills. Accordingly, several training programs have been proposed for developing teachers’ personal and social skills, though they are seldom evaluated. This study proposes to present data on the subjective evaluation of the outcomes of such programs, in relation to gender, age level of teaching, and training program. A sample of 92 participants was voluntarily enrolled in one of seven training programs, and their personal change was assessed in relation to their pre and post intervention perceptions. Results indicate that all participants (irrespective of their gender, age, level of teaching or training program they attended) perceived themselves as more able after the training. This establishes the importance of such type of lifelong training being implemented as a regular option for teachers, as it may contribute to a more positive self-perception, which in turn may contribute to improved professional performance.

Author Biography

Jacinto Jardim, Universidade Aberta – Gabinete de Educação para o Empreendedorismo e Cidadania,

Professor Associado do Instituto de Educação da Universidade de Lisboa. Áreas de investigação: Didáctica das ciências; Conhecimento e desenvolvimento profissional de professores; A discussão de questões sociocientíficas na educação em ciências; Integração das TIC na educação em ciências.

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Published

2017-04-01

How to Cite

Jardim, J., & Pereira, A. (2017). Perceived impact of lifelong training in teachers. Interacções, 12(42). https://doi.org/10.25755/int.11810

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 42 (2016): Avaliação da Qualidade da Formação e Intervenção ao Longo do Ciclo de Vida

Section

Number 25 - Special Number - Adolescence, Gender and Violences

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