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ERIC Number: EJ698511
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Mar
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1172
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Improving Teacher Quality through Professional Development
Kent, Andrea M.
Education, v124 n3 p427 Spr 2004
Professional development is the catalyst to transforming theory into current best teaching practices. In order to provide effective professional development, there are many variables that must be considered by the school principal including teacher beliefs and receptivity, the school climate, and available local school support. Ultimately, administrators must focus on linking effective professional development to teacher quality in order to yield student success.
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Administrator Role, Teacher Effectiveness, Faculty Development, Principals, Educational Change, Teacher Competencies, Teacher Improvement
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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