Professional Learning in Reading Instruction : The Influence of Context on Engagement and Enactment

• Published in: The Australian journal of teacher education Vol. 45; no. 6; pp. 76 - 94
• Main Authors: Main, Susan, Konza, Deslea, Hackling, Mark, Lock, Graeme
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Edith Cowan University 01.06.2020
• Subjects: Case studies; Context Effect; Elementary School Teachers; Evidence Based Practice; Foreign Countries; Instructional Improvement; Knowledge level; Learner Engagement; Pedagogical Content Knowledge; Professional Continuing Education; Professional Development; Program Effectiveness; Reading Instruction; Reading teaching; Teacher Attitudes; Teacher beliefs; Teacher improvement; Australia

Professional learning is widely acknowledged as an effective way to improve teacher practice and, consequently, student outcomes. However, this presupposes a direct link from professional learning to the enactment of the content of professional learning in teaching. This paper explores teachers'...