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Factors Affecting Teachers’ Engagement in Continuing Professional Development

Table 1: Types of teachers’ engagement in professional development (from Author, 2021)

Types of CPD Engagement Definition
Behavioural Engagement Referring to teachers' active participation in various forms of CPD learning. It encompasses behaviors such as putting in effort, demonstrating persistence, maintaining concentration, paying attention, and actively contributing to discussions.
Emotional Engagement Referring to teachers' emotional responses within the context of CPD. It encompasses feelings of interest, enthusiasm, enjoyment, and a sense of belonging that teachers experience during their participation in CPD activities.
Cognitive Engagement Referring to the mental and psychological investment that teachers make in their learning during CPD. It includes aspects like valuing the learning experience, cultivating self-efficacy, practicing self-regulation, and setting goals to enhance their professional development.
Social Engagement Referring to teachers' moral and social values as they engage in CPD. It involves the pursuit of a professional identity and vision, where teachers align their values with those of their professional community and actively contribute to the development of the broader educational field.
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