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PROFESSIONAL GROWTH PATHWAYS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN MULTIGRADE ENVIRONMENT CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).02      10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).02      Published : Sep 2024

Professional Growth Pathways for Primary School Teachers in Multi-grade Environment: Challenges and Solutions

Abstract

    The main objective of the current research was to investigate the professional development of teachers in public schools who teach in classes with several grade levels. Professional development is a crucial aspect of effective multi-grade teaching.  Multi-grade teaching is believed to have a substantial influence on both instruction and learning. A descriptive research method was used for the study. The study population consisted of 200 government school instructors, from which a sample of 496 teachers was randomly chosen using simple random sampling. The selection was made from public schools in the Ziarat area of Balochistan, Pakistan. The data were subjected to analysis using factor analysis,ANOVA,and chi-square test. The research findings suggest that instructors with expertise and pedagogical abilities achieve higher levels of teaching and learning outcomes in multi-grade classes. The study suggested that the administration should arrange training programs to augment the pedagogical knowledge and proficiency of instructors in schools.

    Multi-grade Teaching, Professional Growth, Multi-Grade, Primary Level

    (1) Asma Bashir
    M.Phil. Scholar, Department of Education, The Women University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Rabiah Mohyuddin
    Lecturer, Department of Education, The Women University, Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Samina Akhtar
    Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The Women's University Multan, Punjab, Pakistan.
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APA

    APA : Bashir, A., Mohyuddin, R., & Akhtar, S. (2024). Professional Growth Pathways for Primary School Teachers in Multi-grade Environment: Challenges and Solutions. Global Educational Studies Review, IX(III), 11-20. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).02

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    CHICAGO : Bashir, Asma, Rabiah Mohyuddin, and Samina Akhtar. 2024. "Professional Growth Pathways for Primary School Teachers in Multi-grade Environment: Challenges and Solutions." Global Educational Studies Review, IX (III): 11-20 doi: 10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).02

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    HARVARD : BASHIR, A., MOHYUDDIN, R. & AKHTAR, S. 2024. Professional Growth Pathways for Primary School Teachers in Multi-grade Environment: Challenges and Solutions. Global Educational Studies Review, IX, 11-20.

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    MHRA : Bashir, Asma, Rabiah Mohyuddin, and Samina Akhtar. 2024. "Professional Growth Pathways for Primary School Teachers in Multi-grade Environment: Challenges and Solutions." Global Educational Studies Review, IX: 11-20

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    OXFORD : Bashir, Asma, Mohyuddin, Rabiah, and Akhtar, Samina (2024), "Professional Growth Pathways for Primary School Teachers in Multi-grade Environment: Challenges and Solutions", Global Educational Studies Review, IX (III), 11-20

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    TURABIAN : Bashir, Asma, Rabiah Mohyuddin, and Samina Akhtar. "Professional Growth Pathways for Primary School Teachers in Multi-grade Environment: Challenges and Solutions." Global Educational Studies Review IX, no. III (2024): 11-20. https://doi.org/10.31703/gesr.2024(IX-III).02