Researching the impact of teacher professional development programmes based on action research,constructivism, and systems theory |
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| Authors: | Stefan Zehetmeier Irina Andreitz Willibald Erlacher Franz Rauch |
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| Institution: | 1. Institute of Instructional and School Development, University of Klagenfurt, Klagenfurt, Austriastefan.zehetmeier@aau.at;3. Institute of Instructional and School Development, University of Klagenfurt, Klagenfurt, Austria;4. University College of Teacher Education, Klagenfurt, Austria |
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| Abstract: | This paper deals with the topic of professional development programmes’ impact. Concepts and ideas of action research, constructivism, and systems theory are used as a theoretical framework and are combined to describe and analyse an exemplary professional development programme in Austria. Empirical findings from both quantitative and qualitative studies regarding the programme’s impact are provided and discussed. Moreover, implications for future programmes’ planning and implementation are provided. |
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| Keywords: | teacher professional development impact action research constructivism systems theory |
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