ERIC Number: ED659584
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 140
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ISBN: 979-8-3836-6689-0
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Central Office Administrator Perceptions of Teacher Professional Learning in the Aftermath of COVID-19: A Descriptive Qualitative Study
Terese N. Conrad
ProQuest LLC, Ed.D. Dissertation, Texas A&M University - Commerce
This descriptive qualitative study explored the perceptions of central office administrators regarding the benefits and challenges experienced supporting teacher professional learning since the COVID-19 pandemic. Through semi-structured interviews with eight administrators, the study uncovered two themes regarding benefits and three themes regarding the challenges of these changes. The findings highlight the benefits of format options and technology in professional learning post-pandemic. Virtual formats offer convenience, flexibility, and enhanced collaboration, while technology integration has improved training efficiency and effectiveness. Three themes emerged regarding challenges--meeting the needs of teachers, helping teachers meet the needs of students, and changing attitudes toward and expectations of teacher professional learning. These insights underscore the importance of quality professional development in teacher recruitment and retention. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]
Descriptors: Central Office Administrators, Administrator Attitudes, Faculty Development, COVID-19, Pandemics, Teacher Attitudes, Technology Uses in Education, Electronic Learning, Teacher Recruitment, Teacher Persistence
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Publication Type: Dissertations/Theses - Doctoral Dissertations
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Language: English
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