Document Type

Article

Source of Publication

Research in Educational Administration and Leadership

Publication Date

9-30-2024

Abstract

This comprehensive scoping review aimed to identify and synthesize the existing research on professional development (PD) for educators and educational leaders in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) between 2018 and 2023. Fourteen scholarly articles covering a wide range of topics related to education in the UAE were collected and analyzed. The review revealed that PD initiatives in the UAE often focus on enhancing teacher effectiveness and leadership skills, particularly in the context of educational reforms and inclusive education practices. However, significant challenges were identified, including implementation gaps, cultural barriers, and resistance to centrally imposed PD programs. The findings suggest that while PD programs positively impact teacher performance and educational quality, further efforts are needed to address the challenges within the UAE’s unique socio-cultural context.

ISSN

2564-7261

Publisher

Egitim Yoneticileri ve Egitim Denetcileri Dernegi

Volume

9

Issue

3

First Page

216

Last Page

238

Disciplines

Education

Keywords

Educational Leaders, Professional Development, Professional Learning, Professional Training, Teacher Performance

Scopus ID

85206925089

Indexed in Scopus

yes

Open Access

yes

Open Access Type

Gold: This publication is openly available in an open access journal/series

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