A Feasibility Study of a Teachers’ Professional Development Program for Character Education in Latvia
A Feasibility Study of a Teachers’ Professional Development Program for Character Education in Latvia
Author(s): Svetlana Surikova, Manuel Joaquín Fernández González, Tamara Pigozne, Ieva Margeviča-Grinberga, Dita Nīmante, Ieva StokenbergaSubject(s): Social Sciences, Education
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: Character education; Feasibility study; Program adaptation; Program feasibility and integrity; Teachers’ professional development;
Summary/Abstract: This article presents a feasibility study of a schoolteachers’ professional development program on virtue education. Using a questionnaire and focus group discussions, the study explored program feasibility through implementors’ and participants’ perceptions. While participants were more critical than implementors regarding design and delivery, the overall program feasibility was high, and its main strengths and shortfalls were established. Suggestions for its improvement were put forward.
Journal: Pedagogika
- Issue Year: 144/2021
- Issue No: 4
- Page Range: 43-68
- Page Count: 26
- Language: English