Original article | International Journal of Progressive Education 2016, Vol. 12(3) 78-90
Ann Marie Smith, Jeannine Hurst & Elizabeth Murakami
pp. 78 - 90 | Manu. Number: ijpe.2016.031
Published online: October 01, 2016 | Number of Views: 248 | Number of Download: 901
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the experiences of faculty as they engaged in professional development under a Teacher Preparation Initiative (TPI). This initiative engaged faculty in a community of practice that included activities such as aligning curricula, professional development, and examining teaching practices. This study was developed using an ethnographic approach, including autobiographic narratives as a method of data collection. Faculty narrative responses illustrate Wenger’s (1998) concept of identity transformation in their acknowledgement of their professional experience and their willingness to critique, then move beyond the limitations of a professional development program.
Keywords: Professional development, Higher education, Teacher Preparation initiative
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