A Four-Phase Approach to In-Service Training of Primary School Teachers: Emerging Lessons from Ethiopia

Research Article

Authors

  • Tamirat Gibon Ginja Shaanxi Normal University
  • Xiaoduan Chen Shaanxi Normal University

Keywords:

in-service training, teaching methods, professional development, approach to training, Ethiopia

Abstract

Although the field of in-service training is gaining international interest, little attention has been paid to the training approach. This article described the successful implementation of a possible in-service training approach to develop current primary school teaching practices and lessons learned for future in-service training in Ethiopia. This qualitative study explored the practices of primary school teachers, a kind of approach to in-service training, and the attitudinal changes that occurred through the training. Data were obtained from purposively selected participants such as teachers, supervisors, and the project team through observation, a semi-structured interview, and a review of documents. The findings indicate in-service training on ‘modern teaching of methods’ has a positive impact on the pedagogical knowledge, skills, and behavior of primary school teachers. More intensive cooperation between the different partners has led to an increase in the number of end-users and the quality of in-service training programs. The initiative followed a four-phase approach to in-service training and brought changes in teachers’ practices and attitudes. Finally, implications for future programs are discussed, and a four-phase approach to in-service training is proposed.

Published

2020-10-27

How to Cite

Ginja, T. G., & Chen , X. . (2020). A Four-Phase Approach to In-Service Training of Primary School Teachers: Emerging Lessons from Ethiopia : Research Article . FIRE: Futuristic Implementations of Research in Education, 1(2), 78-89. Retrieved from https://firejournal.org/index.php/fire/article/view/27