ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ON TEACHER GROWTH AND EFFECTIVENESS IN KENDRIYA VIDYALAYAS’
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The purpose of this research is to examine how professional development programs have helped teachers at Kendriya Vidyalayas continue to develop professionally and become more effective educators. The study identifies how participation, perceived quality, motivation, and self-efficacy influence enhancing teacher performance through these programs in the classroom. A structured questionnaire was distributed among 384 teachers, and analysis was carried out through SEM using AMOS software to check the hypotheses suggested. The results show that teachers' growth and effectiveness are positively affected by professional development programs. Program quality is directly affected and, hence, very strongly influences program participation. The connection between program participation and instructor effectiveness was mediated by motivation. The teacher's self-efficacy was an effect mediator in the effect of program participation on teacher growth. The findings point out that direct and indirect factors, including motivation and self-efficacy, are crucial in maximizing the benefits of professional development programs. The importance of improving teacher training in connection to the educational process outcomes and teacher effectiveness has been clarified by this research. The findings imply that enhancing the quality of teaching practices may need personalized professional development strategies according to the teacher's instructions, motivation, and self-efficacy.
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