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http://dx.doi.org/10.15293/1813-4718.2405.13
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Dudina Elena A.
Assoc. Prof. of Foreign Languages Department, Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University, elenadudina@list.ru, Novosibirsk

Modern Trends in Continuing Professional Development of Teachers: an International Review

Abstract: 
Introduction. This international review addresses the phenomenon of teachers’ continuing professional development (CPD), its current trends, models, as well as factors and technologies contributing to its effectiveness. The aim of the article is to reveal and analyse modern international trends of teachers’ (CPD) presented in research articles by international scholars by means of explaining the main issues of CPD theory, describing its models and criteria of effectiveness. Methodology. The author applied the following methods: review and analysis of international research literature devoted to teachers’ CPD, systematization and summarizing the research data. Results. The first part of the review outlines the theoretical framework of CPD. According to previous international studies, the methodology of CPD is based on a range of theories including the propositions of the Rational Choice Theory and principles of Adult Education Theory. The second part describes nine key models of CPD (training, award-bearing, deficit, cascade, standards-based, coaching/mentoring, community of practice, action research and transformative) identified by Aileen Kennedy (the UK) and classified by the researcher according to their capacity for supporting professional autonomy and transformative practice. The next part is devoted to design principles for effective CPD programmes. They include professional collaboration and co-learning, intensiveness and long-term support of participants of the programme, utilizing solution-oriented and practice-oriented methods, etc. Conclusion. The article concludes about current international trends in teachers’ CPD.
Keywords: 
teachers’ continuing professional development (CPD); models of teachers’ CPD; effectiveness of teachers’ CPD; modern international trends in teachers’ CPD
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