Australian Journal of Teacher Education
Keywords
Educational institutions, Inservice teacher education, Institutional role, Models, Professional development, Program evaluation, Training, Comparative analysis, Interviews, Observation, Primary secondary education, Japan, Turkey
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to compare policies and practices relating to teacher in-service training in Japan and Turkey. On the basis of the findings of the study, suggestions are made about in-service training activities in Turkey. The research was carried using qualitative research methods. In-service training activities in the two education systems were investigated through visits to the educational institutions and semi-structured interviews. The study indicates that the most important problems facing in-service training activities in Turkey are a lack of professional staff, no collaborative partnerships between teachers, no provision for feedback and no systematic in-service training model.
Recommended Citation
Bayrakcı, M. (2009). In-Service Teacher Training in Japan and Turkey: a Comparative Analysis of Institutions and Practices. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 34(1). https://doi.org/10.14221/ajte.2009v34n1.2