Enhancing Teaching Quality and Student Performance through Continuous Teacher Professional Development Programs: A Comprehensive Review

Abstract

The present research focuses on effectiveness of ongoing teacher professional development (PD) interventions in the context of enhancing the quality of teaching and achievement of students in the modern environment. Literature review in this study reveals important elements of PD and analyzes different models and approaches defining their impact on the practices in teaching and learning environments. Furthermore, the research explores issues and limitations related to the adoption of such programs and provides suggestions to enhance their effectiveness for policy makers, educators and stakeholders. Combining qualitative and quantitative data and integrating the analyzed theory, this work offers insights into the necessity of constant PD to support educators’ development, promote better teaching practices, and increase the achievement of learners.

Keywords: Continuous professional development, teacher professional development, teaching quality, student performance, pedagogical practices, educational outcomes, challenges, recommendations