Professional Development for Primary School Teachers Intended to Promote Students’ Spatial Ability

Authors

  • Ergi Bufasi Interdisciplinary Centre for Educational Innovation, University of Latvia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0362-2732
  • Ildze Cakane Interdisciplinary Centre for Educational Innovation, University of Latvia
  • Inese Dudareva Interdisciplinary Centre for Educational Innovation, University of Latvia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8439-6636
  • Dace Namsone Interdisciplinary Centre for Educational Innovation, University of Latvia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v14i2.43673

Keywords:

spatial ability, professional development, primary school, action research

Abstract


Professional development (PD) plays a crucial role in equipping teachers with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively foster spatial ability among their students. This study aimed to explore the potential of action research as a PD mode for primary school teachers to enhance students’ spatial ability. The findings of this study indicate the positive impact of PD on teachers’ practice, leading to significant improvements in student performance and engagement. The PD program effectively equipped teachers with new knowledge and skills, leading to noticeable progress in their instructional approaches and teaching practices. This research provides a foundation for future studies on PD programs aimed at enhancing students’ spatial ability.

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2024-03-19

How to Cite

Bufasi, E., Cakane, I., Dudareva, I., & Namsone, D. (2024). Professional Development for Primary School Teachers Intended to Promote Students’ Spatial Ability. International Journal of Engineering Pedagogy (iJEP), 14(2), pp. 130–144. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijep.v14i2.43673

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Vol. 14 No. 2 (2024)

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