Social demand and support for teacher professional development in Australia

Authors

  • Людмила Костіна

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31812/educdim.v44i0.2711

Keywords:

professional development, social demand, state support, professional learning associations

Abstract

Kostina L. S. Social demand and support for teacher professional development in Australia.

Social context of teacher professional development in Australian secondary schools is considered in the article. Main goals and directions of state support and demand for teacher professional learning are determined. The role and activities of Australian professional learning associations in teacher professional development is analyzed.

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Published

19-02-2015

How to Cite

Костіна, Л. (2015). Social demand and support for teacher professional development in Australia. Pedagogy of Higher and Secondary Education, 44, 360–365. https://doi.org/10.31812/educdim.v44i0.2711

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