The Need for In-Service Training for Teachers and It’s Effectiveness In School.

Authors

  • Che Mohd Zulkifli Che Omar Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol2.iss11.261

Abstract

This essay discusses the need for in-service training for teachers and the effectiveness of in-service training in school. In-service training act as a catalyst for a teacher’s effectiveness. It is also a way of updating teachers’ skills and knowledge for improving teaching and learning which lead to better job performance. In-service training is important for teachers to face new challenges and changes in the education world. In-service training is also a fundamental aspect to improve teacher professionalism. The effectiveness of in-service training is important so that teachers can apply the knowledge acquired in teaching and learning. Few factors that contribute towards the effectiveness of in-service training are the role of administrator, attitudes of teachers, training needs and strategies in conducting in-service training.

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Author Biography

  • Che Mohd Zulkifli Che Omar, Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia

    Faculty of Management and Economics

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Published

2014-11-01

How to Cite

Omar, C. M. Z. C. (2014). The Need for In-Service Training for Teachers and It’s Effectiveness In School. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research, 2(11), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol2.iss11.261