Professional Learning of Teachers: A Qualitative Research

Abstract

The aim of this research is to examine the factors affecting teachers' professional learning. A total of 15 teachers working in primary and secondary schools participated in this study conducted in qualitative research method and case study design. Easily accessible sampling, one of the purposeful sampling methods, was used to determine the participants of the study. In the collection of research data, a semi-structured interview form prepared by the researcher in accordance with the relevant literature and the aims of the research was used. Descriptive analysis was used to analyze the data.

According to the results of the research; teacher professional learning; The most important factor in teachers 'professional learning processes is their relationship with the management and students, the biggest factor that negatively affects the professional learning processes of teachers is the administrators who do not have good management skills and unhealthy environments, teachers' professional learning The biggest factor that positively affects their processes is the cooperation with the administration and colleagues at the school where they work, and the motivation that occurs as a result, that all teachers are open to professional learning, the obstacles to their professional learning are unskilled administrators and non-communicative groups, and professional development is positive It seems to affect.

Keywords: Teacher, school administration, learning, professional learning, case study