Understanding and meeting the professional development needs of English educators at a private tutoring organization in China

This qualitative multi-case action research study emerged from an awareness that teachers at an English private tutoring organization in China needed professional development related to guided reading. To assist them in this endeavor, an innovation configurations map for guided reading was developed for teachers at this organization. Participating educators of this study developed their knowledge and skills as they received responsive and mediated guidance from a learned other, as well as their use of the innovation configurations map. The effects of this project show what can result from professional development initiatives tailored to meet teachers' needs within this sector.

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This study focuses on the professional development needs of teachers at an English private tutoring organization in China regarding guided reading. By developing an innovation configurations map and receiving guidance from experts, participating educators improved their knowledge and skills. The project demonstrates the positive outcomes of tailored professional development initiatives for teachers in this sector.