Authors

Gosia Klatt, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, The University of MelbourneFollow
Amy Berry, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, The University of MelbourneFollow
Anne Suryani, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, The University of MelbourneFollow
Veronica Volkoff, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, The University of MelbourneFollow
Hesham Khadawardi, Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission in AustraliaFollow

Investigation of Saudi Teachers’ Perceptions of Teaching and Learning after a 12-month Professional Development Programme in Australia

Abstract

This study investigates the perceptions of teaching and learning of teachers from Saudi Arabia who participated in a 12-month professional development programme based in Australia. Considering the design of the programme and the vast differences between the education systems and cultures of the two countries, this study examines Saudi teachers’ classroom practices and challenges while teaching at schools in their home country, and whether their perceptions of teaching practice changed during and after participating in the professional development programme in Australia. Factors that might have influenced the changes to and nature of their teaching aspirations and plans for their students and schools in Saudi Arabia are also discussed.

Recommended Citation

Klatt, G., Berry, A., Suryani, A., Volkoff, V., & Khadawardi, H. (2020). Investigation of Saudi Teachers’ Perceptions of Teaching and Learning after a 12-month Professional Development Programme in Australia. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 45(7). https://doi.org/10.14221/ajte.2020v45n7.2