- 著者
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當山 清実
- 出版者
- 日本教師教育学会
- 雑誌
- 日本教師教育学会年報 (ISSN:13437186)
- 巻号頁・発行日
- vol.19, pp.101-111, 2010
<p> The purpose of this study is to clarify the effectiveness of INSET(In-Service Education and Training), a system that has been operating since 2006 for the professional development of "excellent teachers" who have received an annual recommendation at prefectural level and commendation from the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.</p><p> In this study, it is assumed that data collected from questionnaires completed by excellent teachers reflect successful models of professional development in the teaching profession. This paper particularly analyzes the effect of self-development on professional development, one of the main targets of INSET.</p><p> How could these excellent teachers come to achieve a level of professional development which deserves commendation? Their life courses, in terms of college of education, selection, placement and transfers, INSET and so forth, can serve as model cases for the personnel management of successful teachers. Although there are many factors involved in professional development, INSET is especially important, because it is directly connected with educational practice.</p><p> Results of the questionnaire analysis show the responses of excellent teachers are as follows. First, the effect of self-development on professional development is higher than other effects of INSET. Second, there are four main concepts of self-development which can influence their professional development and experience. Third, excellent teachers are likely to sacrifice their time for and spend considerable money on self-development. Finally, self-development is a base for professional development, and because various training supplements itself, a marked synergy effect is created.</p><p> For the future, it is necessary to expand the scope of this study to encompass the effects of "On-the-Job Training" and "Off-the-Job Training", and to conduct a comprehensive analysis by additionally conducting interview studies.</p>