Perception of the Continuous Professional Development Programs among Secondary School Heads and Teachers of Biology in Gicumbi, Rwanda-Reference-Cited by-同舟云学术

Perception of the Continuous Professional Development Programs among Secondary School Heads and Teachers of Biology in Gicumbi, Rwanda

Published:2023-04-30 Issue:2 Volume:4 Page:163-168
ISSN:2714-2132
Container-title:EAST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Author:

Nunguye Innocent¹^ORCID,Nsabayezu Ezechiel²^ORCID,Mbonyuburyo James³^ORCID,Rugema Mugab Leon⁴^ORCID,Niyongabo Niyonzima Froncois⁴^ORCID

Affiliation:

1. African Center of Excellence for Innovative Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Science, University of Rwanda

2. School of Education, University of Rwanda-College of Education, Rwanda

3. Department of General Courses, Rwanda Polytechnic, Rwanda

4. Department of Mathematics, Science and Physical Education, University of Rwanda

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to find out how teachers felt about Continuing Professional Development in biology. This study used the descriptive research design. The population used in this study was 133 individuals including 73 O’Level biology teachers and 60 school head teachers. The sample size for the study was 100 persons selected randomly. Data gathered through questionnaire and an interview. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the quantitative data while the thematic technique was used to analyze the qualitative data. The results showed that teachers had positive attitude toward CPD since it had aided in their professional development and it improved the academic performance of their students. It is suggested that more training opportunities be provided to support teachers’ professional development. By removing barriers to participation and providing financial support, CPD programs will have a greater impact on the professional development of biology educators.

Publisher

Gitoya Centre for Academic Research and Dissemination

Subject

Management of Technology and Innovation

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