Authors : Noel F. San Luis

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 5 - May

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24MAY147

Abstract : Professional development of master teachers involves acknowledging expertise and fostering ongoing development through individualized, self-directed learning. This study explored the success stories of master teachers' professional development, influenced by Malcolm Knowles' 1980 Andragogy Theory. Utilizing phenomenology, the research examines consciousness structures from a first-person perspective. The central structure of an experience was its intentionality, its being directed toward something, as it was an experience of or about some object. Based on the responses of the participants, my analysis revealed three emerging themes under the success stories of junior high school master teachers towards professional development were: harmonious group dynamics, supportive team player and coordinated collaboration. Recognizing group dynamics within professional development for master teachers optimizes collaborative learning experiences, enhancing both student interactions and educators' growth while fostering impactful learning spaces and collaborative skills. The educational insights that were drawn from the experiences on the success stories of master teachers towards professional development. The insights of these teachers were geared towards two themes namely: encouraging support and continual professional development. Future researchers concentrating on master teachers' growth may investigate the enduring impact of new teaching methods and their correlation with improved student learning, as well as explore expanding successful master teacher programs to enhance educators' effectiveness.

Keywords : Success Stories, Master Teachers, Professional Development, Phenomenological Inquiry.

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