Abstract In this study, language arts teachers in one middle school participated in ongoing professional development. As part of this professional development, participants engaged in face-to-face professional development sessions, observations/classroom walk-throughs and reflections. Researchers examined the participants’ pre- and post- professional development survey responses to determine the professional development’s overall impact. Findings show the participants’ perceptions of literacy and the impact of a sustained professional development program on their practice. Overall, the participants indicated they were more confident in their teaching of literacy skills and strategies as a result of their participation in the professional development; continued professional development is welcome and needed.

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通过专业发展支持中学语言艺术教师

摘要在本研究中，一所中学的语言艺术教师参与了正在进行的职业发展。作为此专业发展的一部分，参与者参加了面对面的专业发展会议，观察/课堂演练和反思。研究人员检查了参与者在职业发展之前和之后的调查反馈，以确定职业发展的总体影响。调查结果显示出参与者对扫盲的理解以及持续专业发展计划对其实践的影响。总体而言，与会人员表示，由于他们参与专业发展，他们对扫盲技能和策略的教学更有信心；欢迎并需要持续的专业发展。