Date Approved
5-31-2005
Embargo Period
4-11-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A. in School Administration
Department
Educational Services and Leadership
College
College of Education
Advisor
Capasso, Ronald L.
Subject(s)
Curriculum change--New Jersey; Elementary school teachers--In-service training--New Jersey
Disciplines
Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of professional development on elementary school teachers at the Warren E. Sooy, Jr. Elementary School. The study did not result in an increased awareness about program changes at the school in order to inform educators. The study's findings were reported to the teachers, staff members, and administration.
Before the study, staff members completed a Needs Assessment which recorded the attitudes of staff members concerning the most important areas of need referable to professional development. After the study, a final survey was utilized to determine if the school's professional development opportunities provided teachers and staff with the assistance needed to become familiar with curriculum change.
It was concluded that professional staff development was not effective. Data obtained from the Hammonton School District Professional Development Evaluation suggests that the staff's perception of effective opportunities made available have not eased the transition of implementing curriculum changes.
Recommended Citation
Clark, Renee' C. and Peeke, Jennifer, "The effects of professional development on the staff's increased awareness of program changes at the Warren E. Sooy, Jr. Elementary School" (2005). Theses and Dissertations. 978.
https://rdw.rowan.edu/etd/978
