Impact of Professional Training on Teachers’ Performance at Secondary School Level

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Published Jun 1, 2024
https://doi.org/10.61506/02.00300
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Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024): Journal of Policy Research

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Farzana Ahmad Din
M. Phil Scholar Education NCBA&E Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Naveed Jabbar
Lecturer Department of Education NCBA&E Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Muhammad Ikram Ullah
M. Phil Scholar Education NCBA&E Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan

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The aim of this research was to identify the impact of professional training on teachers’ performance. This study was quantitative based on correlational research design. The population of the study was public secondary school teachers from district Hafizabad while 268 respondents were selected as sample through simple random sampling technique. Data was collected by using questionnaire through survey method. The Statistical Package for Social Science was administered to analyze the research questions. The findings of the study revealed that there was a positive and significant correlation between professional training and teachers’ performance. Moreover, there was a positive and moderate effect of professional training on teachers’ performance. This research is stepping stone for enhancement of employees’ performance through effective professional training.

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Din, F.A. , Jabbar, M.N. and Ullah, M.I. 2024. Impact of Professional Training on Teachers’ Performance at Secondary School Level . Journal of Policy Research. 10, 2 (Jun. 2024), 817–821. DOI:https://doi.org/10.61506/02.00300.
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