Continuous learning approach towards the professional development school in practice

The paper aims at designing a developmental model which could evaluate and support the reform in the Netherlands, called professional development school (PDS). PDS refers to collaboration between school and educational institution wherein the professional development of teachers is supported by specific conditions (Holmes Group, 1990 in Bergen, 2006). The higher education reform aims at implementing a better quality of education for primary school teachers. Two higher education institutions and five primary schools participate in this project. Document analysis, literature study and semi-struc... Mehr ...