The Role of Teachers' Professional Development in Shaping Students' Learning Behavior at University Level

Abstract

This research investigates how teachers' Professional Development (PD) affects the Learning Behaviors of Students in Universities, specifically their levels of engagement, motivation and participation in class. The use of a five point Likert scale questionnaire was used to collect data from 260 students enrolled in B.Ed (Hons) 4 year, B.Ed 1.5 year and Associate Degree in Education and BS education at the Department of Education and Educational Training of The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB), Rahim Yar Khan Campus in Punjab, Pakistan. The collected data was analysed using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science). Statistical measures used to evaluate the findings included Means (M) and Standard Deviation (SD). The findings indicated that collaborative and effective PD enhances Student Engagement, Motivation and participation in classroom activity. Therefore, it is recommended that Universities enhance Faculty Development programs to improve Student Learning Behaviours.