Performance observation of qualified teachers in the In-Service Teacher Qualification program

Abstract

Reform of the education system, among other things, includes improving teacher performance, and consequently raising the quality of teaching in the classroom. To achieve this aim, we need consistently qualified and professionally developed teachers. In – Service Teacher Qualification program is one of the programs that offer such an opportunity, which differs from organized training programs for teachers in Kosovo. It leads to the establishment of the qualification, and improvement of quality of teaching through formal learning. The aim of this paper is to measure performance indications of program attendees, through classroom observation, based on a document drafted by the National Council for Teacher Licensing and the Administrative Instruction (AI) of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MEST) for the teacher performance evaluation. At the same time, the paper aims to identify differences in the performance of qualified teachers on the program, with those of 2 year higher pedagogical School qualified teachers. Results of the study will be helpful, and will be used by policy makers to identify the advantages and disadvantages of professional development programs, through success of qualified teachers at work