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Informal learning of primary school teachers : considering the role of teaching experience and school culture
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Abstract
Teacher learning does not solely occur within formal professional development activities; in fact, the majority of learning occurs through daily practice. The current study focuses on this everyday learning and examines primary teachers' informal learning. Results showed that teachers learn through a variety of learning activities including ‘experimenting’, ‘reflection’, ‘learning from others without interaction’ and ‘collaboration’. In addition, differences between novice and more experienced teachers were identified. More experienced teachers learn as much as their novice colleagues, however they undertake different learning activities. Finally, results reveal that although collaboration is an important source of learning, primary teachers value their autonomy.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Teaching and teacher education. - Oxford
Publication
Oxford : 2015
ISSN
0742-051X
DOI
10.1016/J.TATE.2014.12.011
Volume/pages
47 (2015) , p. 151-161
ISI
000350526000014
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