The Perceived Effectiveness of Online Training for the Professional Development of Primary School Teachers: A Study of QAED APP

Abstract

This quantitative study investigated the perceived effectiveness of online training for primary school teachers’ professional development using the QAED app in Punjab, Pakistan. A sample of 272 teachers completed the questionnaire adapted for this purpose. The reliability of the questionnaire was checked using Cronbach's alpha value. The findings showed that the pedagogical, technical, and classroom management skills and knowledge of primary school teachers were updated after the online training. Participants also reported moderate to high satisfaction with online training. The study concluded that online training may be effective, however, there is a need to address teachers' concerns so that they may overcome challenges (e.g., easy access to online resources even in remote areas) and make maximum use of online training. The findings of this study further recommended that administrators may play their role in improving the quality of online training and providing sufficient resources to teachers necessary to utilize such facilities.