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    An Investigation into Barriers to Implementation of School-based Continuing Professional Development in Selected Secondary Schools in Zimba District, Zambia

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    Date
    2019-02
    Author
    Kashoti, Owen
    Changala, Moses
    Sakala, Margaret M.
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    Language
    en
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    Abstract
    The study sought to investigate barriers to effective implementation of school-based continuing professional development in selected secondary schools in Zimba district of Zambia. The study objectives were to identify forms of school-based continuing professional development; establish barriers to effective implementation of school-based continuing professional development; and suggest measures to mitigate barriers to effective implementation of school-based continuing professional development. A descriptive mixed method research design was employed. The sample was 57 respondents comprising 9 heads of department, 30 teachers and 18 pupils from 3 secondary schools in Zimba district. The district was selected because of its strategic location and accessibility in Southern province, coupled with the district authorities’ emphasis on the school-based continuing development programme. Data was collected using in-depth and semi-structure interviews guides. The data was analysed by content analysis and results presented using key concepts and narrations. The study revealed that forms of school-based continuing professional development in schools included lesson study, in-service training meetings, subject associations, teacher group meetings and lesson demonstrations. Barriers to effective implementation of school-based continuing professional development were work overload, limited time, negative attitude towards the programme and lack of reference materials. Suggested measures to mitigate barriers to effective implementation of school-based continuing professional development included increased monitoring of relevant activities, adequately supporting subject coordinators and working out action plans. The study recommended strengthening of school-based continuing professional development by harmonising it with other school programmes, purchasing relevant reference materials and allocating adequate time for its activities.
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    http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/5875
    Publisher
    African Society for Research on the Education of Adults (ASREA),
    Subject
    Barriers
    effective,
    implementation,
    implementation,
    continuing
    professional
    development
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