Teguh Kasprabowo, 0204511067 (2017) PERCEPTIONS OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ITS SCHEME AMONG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH TEACHERS IN UNGARAN SUB-DISTRICTS. Masters thesis, Pascasarjana.

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Abstract

CPD is any attempts made by English teachers in order to improve their quality and to improve students’ learning. Scheme of CPD is available in Indonesia. Other activities suggested by literature are also plausible to be conducted the teachers. The objectives of this study are to explore teachers’ perceptions on CPD and to investigate the implementation of CPD scheme through self-development, publication and innovation of English teachers. It also aims to explore activities of CPD done by English teachers as suggested by wide range of literature. The study employed qualitative approach. The data were obtained from the questionnaire, interview and document analysis. Multiple data sources including responds from questionnaires, interview and document analysis were used as the triangulation methods. The result revealed several findings. First, English teachers in this study have positive responses to the items dealing with CPD and its scheme implementation. Second, the implementation of CPD scheme through self-development did not reflect the positive perceptions of the teachers. The teachers were rarely or never conduct the suggested activities. Third, the implementation of CPD scheme through publication was also in contrast with teachers’ positive perceptions. Most teachers did not write or publish their writing. Fourth, most teachers did not make any innovation in the form of learning media as suggested by the CPD scheme. Fifth, other activities of CPD suggested by literature as the elaboration of the CPD scheme in this study were only done by very few teachers. Teachers also did not conduct reflective practice or collaborative activities as their attempt to improve their quality. Sixth, despite the above facts, new movement in the form of new teacher forums is a good opportunity for CPD implementation. It can be concluded that teachers’ perceptions on CPD are positive. In terms of the implementation, the teachers still need to make more serious attempts to help them develop. It is, therefore, suggested that teachers need to make more serious efforts to improve their quality through CPD activities. Their active participation is the key to the success of their quality development. To help them grow, assistants in the form of trainings and education should be given fairly by the government. CPD scheme implementation should be well planned and evaluated by the authorities together with the teachers.

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