TY - JOUR
T1 - Fulfilling Set Objectives
T2 - A Case Study of Teacher Development in Two Primary Schools in Beijing
AU - Lai, Manhong
AU - Wang, Lijia
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© The Author(s) 2019.
PY - 2019/6
Y1 - 2019/6
N2 - Purpose: This study aims to reveal the recent characteristics of school-based teacher development (STD) in China since it is perceived as a key measure to achieve success in raising educational quality in the country. Design/Approach/Methods: A qualitative research approach with in-depth interviews of 18 teachers at two primary schools in Beijing was used. Findings: Through the lens of cultural-historical activity theory (CHAT), it was observed that the objectives adaptation of teacher communities was made under the control of the District Education Bureau. STD provides the venue for ordinary teachers to learn, understand, and implement the teaching initiatives promoted by the district. Teacher communities at school level therefore implement continuous professional development initiatives promoted by Education Bureau teaching research officers. Originality/Value: This article argues that the administrative style of local government affected teacher community’s object, rules, and division of labor. It also contributes an indigenous interpretation of the CHAT theory.
AB - Purpose: This study aims to reveal the recent characteristics of school-based teacher development (STD) in China since it is perceived as a key measure to achieve success in raising educational quality in the country. Design/Approach/Methods: A qualitative research approach with in-depth interviews of 18 teachers at two primary schools in Beijing was used. Findings: Through the lens of cultural-historical activity theory (CHAT), it was observed that the objectives adaptation of teacher communities was made under the control of the District Education Bureau. STD provides the venue for ordinary teachers to learn, understand, and implement the teaching initiatives promoted by the district. Teacher communities at school level therefore implement continuous professional development initiatives promoted by Education Bureau teaching research officers. Originality/Value: This article argues that the administrative style of local government affected teacher community’s object, rules, and division of labor. It also contributes an indigenous interpretation of the CHAT theory.
KW - Collective lesson preparation
KW - cultural-historical activity theory
KW - primary school
KW - teacher development
KW - teaching research officer
UR - https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/85106930795
U2 - 10.1177/2096531119853083
DO - 10.1177/2096531119853083
M3 - 文章
AN - SCOPUS:85106930795
SN - 2096-5311
VL - 2
SP - 178
EP - 195
JO - ECNU Review of Education
JF - ECNU Review of Education
IS - 2
ER -