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ERIC Number: EJ1355967
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 16
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1941-5257
EISSN: EISSN-1941-5265
Offering Modest Supports to Extend Professional Development Outcomes and Enhance Elementary Science Teaching
Sandholtz, Judith Haymore; Ringstaff, Cathy
Professional Development in Education, v48 n4 p672-687 2022
Given the time and resources invested in professional development, it makes sense to find ways to extend positive outcomes over the long term. However, there is little research investigating what elements and structures help to support teachers once professional development ends. This research is based on an intervention of modest, targeted forms of support for elementary teachers who previously participated in one of four science-focused professional development programmes. The study examines the supports offered to teachers, the extent to which teachers used the available supports, and the associated challenges and reasons for not using supports. The data sources include a needs assessment, semi-structured interviews, feedback surveys, and usage data. Findings indicate that teachers preferred face-to-face supports over electronic supports. They viewed face-to-face supports as more beneficial for learning, collaborating with other teachers, and building relationships. The differing contexts at the teachers' schools, teachers' comfort with technology, and variations in resources also influenced which supports teachers opted to use. Providing a menu of options for follow-up support may be a useful approach to accommodating a range of teacher needs and preferences.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF)
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: California
Grant or Contract Numbers: DRL1620979