*Result*: Beyond Training: How Professional Development Transforms K-12 Teachers' Job Satisfaction, Networking, and Social Mobility

Title:
Beyond Training: How Professional Development Transforms K-12 Teachers' Job Satisfaction, Networking, and Social Mobility
Language:
English
Authors:
Dominic Siami Egure, Katherine Curry
Source:
International Journal of Multicultural Education. 2025 27(3):103-122.
Availability:
International Journal of Multicultural Education. Department of Education, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Korea 03722. e-mail: ijme@gmail.com; Web site: http://www.ijme-journal.org
Peer Reviewed:
Y
Page Count:
20
Publication Date:
2025
Document Type:
*Academic Journal* Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
Education Level:
Elementary Secondary Education
Descriptors:
Faculty Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Job Satisfaction, Teacher Attitudes, Social Mobility, Social Networks, Human Capital, Barriers, Foreign Countries, Value Judgment, Videoconferencing, Educational Administration
Geographic Terms:
Nigeria
ISSN:
1934-5267
Entry Date:
2026
Accession Number:
EJ1494414
Database:
ERIC

*Further Information*

*Since 2010, technological advancements have revolutionized teachers' professional development (PD), increasing its accessibility and flexibility. This shift reflects a growing emphasis on lifelong, personalized learning that addresses educators' unique contexts and challenges. This qualitative case study explores Nigerian teachers' perceptions of a PD program designed to support their professional growth. Findings reveal key themes, including enhanced job satisfaction, expanded social networking, strengthened human capital, and opportunities for upward social mobility. The study also identifies barriers to PD participation, offering insights into how educators engage professional learning. These results underscore the transformative potential of PD in empowering teachers and advancing educational equity.*

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