TEACHER EDUCATORS’ PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT: LITERATURE REVIEW
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This systematic review investigates the nature and ways of teacher educators’ professional learning and development. By analyzing 26 research articles, three primary content areas of learning: knowledge base, pedagogy of teacher education, and research were identified. Additionally, it was found that teacher educators engage in a diverse range of learning activities, including action research, collaboration with colleagues, community of practice, courses and workshops, and mentoring and coaching. This study contributes to a understanding of contents and types of teacher educators’ professional learning and has the potential to inform strategies to support their ongoing development.
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professional learning, professional development, teacher educators
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