Impact of Professionalism on Professional Development of Secondary School Teachers

Abstract

The main objective of the research is to analyze the impact of professionalism on the professional development of secondary schools’ teachers. The development of professionalism for public trust is contingent upon the role that professional knowledge, skills, and professional identity. This study was descriptive, and the survey technique was used for gathering the data. 150 teachers, 75 of them male and 75 of them female were included in the sample. The data was gathered through the use of a questionnaire. The research instruments were classified using a five-point Likert scale. It was concluded that Teacher actively seeks opportunities for professional development and teachers were highly effective and dedicated for creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. The study suggests that professional ethics be taught to pre-service teachers as a separate subject and that several authorities, including the Ministry of Education and school administration, give formal codes of behavior to teachers.