ABSTRACT

This case study examined teacher professional learning in the context of the Abu Dhabi New School Model educational reform initiative. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews that were conducted with teachers and school leaders. The study’s findings reveal a serious disconnect between formal policy, practice, and implementation as teachers lacked agency and many constraints prevented them from engaging in further professional learning opportunities. These constraints and challenges included a lack of organizational support, time, and choice in the school’s professional development programs. Recommendations and implications for policy and practice were drawn based on the findings.

摘要

本案例研究考察了阿布扎比新学校模式教育改革倡议背景下的教师专业学习。数据是通过与教师和学校领导进行的半结构化访谈收集的。该研究的结果表明，由于教师缺乏能动性，而且许多限制因素阻碍了他们参与进一步的专业学习机会，因此正式政策、实践和实施之间存在严重脱节。这些限制和挑战包括缺乏组织支持、时间和学校专业发展计划的选择。根据调查结果得出了对政策和实践的建议和影响。