Rethinking Professional Development in Iran: Embracing Lifelong Learning

The central role of teachers in enhancing education quality and promoting education reform has been largely acknowledged by various researchers. However, professional development (PD) in Iran is far from satisfactory. This paper initially outlines major shifts in professional development. It then pr...

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Published inInternational journal of applied linguistics & English literature Vol. 2; no. 6; pp. 180 - 184
Main Authors Haghighi Shirazi, Zahra Rastegar, Sadegh Bagheri, Mohammad, Sadighi, Firooz, Yarmohammadi, Lotfollah
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Footscray Australian International Academic Centre PTY. Ltd (AIAC) 01.11.2013
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Education policy
English teachers
Professional development
Teacher education
Iran
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Summary:The central role of teachers in enhancing education quality and promoting education reform has been largely acknowledged by various researchers. However, professional development (PD) in Iran is far from satisfactory. This paper initially outlines major shifts in professional development. It then provides a critical appraisal of professional development in Iran in both pre service and in service education. Finally, it concludes by offering ways to revitalize continuing teacher professional development.
ISSN:2200-3592
2200-3452
DOI:10.7575/aiac.ijalel.v.2n.6p.180