Continuing professional development
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Effectiveness of the spaced education pedagogy for clinicians’ continuing professional development: a systematic review Open
Context Ensuring clinical practice reflects current evidence is challenging given the rapid proliferation of new knowledge. Changing entrenched clinical behaviours and facilitating the adoption of best practice evidence requires a range of…
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A realist synthesis of effective continuing professional development (CPD): A case study of healthcare practitioners' CPD Open
The transformation theories contextualize CPD drivers and identify conditions conducive for effective CPD. Practitioner driven CPD in healthcare is effective within supportive organizations, facilitated workplace learning and effective wor…
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Continuing medical education for general practitioners: a practice format Open
Introduction Our current knowledge-based society and the many actualisations within the medical profession require a great responsibility of physicians to continuously develop and refine their skills. In this article, we reflect on some re…
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Factors that influence continuing professional development over a nursing career: A scoping review Open
All nurses strive for CPD. However, organizations need to recognize nurses' personal goals and unique strategies as this leads to different needs in CPD. In addition, resources must be made available and accessible before CPD can be succes…
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Effectiveness of distance learning strategies for continuing professional development (CPD) for rural allied health practitioners: a systematic review Open
Registration with PROSPERO 30 June 2016: CRD42016041588 .
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Reflective Practice in English Language Teaching in Indonesia: Shared Practices from Two Teacher Educators. Open
This article presents how reflective practice is promoted through continuing professional development (CPD) workshops for pre- and in-service EFL teachers in Indonesia. The purpose of such workshops is threefold: to encourage teachers to t…
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Progress in English Language Teaching Through Continuous Professional Development—Teachers’ Self-Awareness, Perception, and Feedback Open
This research aimed to investigate the various aspects of EFL teachers’ professional development through Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Hence a study involving 83 EFL teachers from different socio-economic, multi-cultural, educ…
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The Establishment and Development of Professional Training for Preschool Teachers in Western European Countries Open
The problem of providing lifelong learning opportunities at the present stage of global community development remains relevant and is a top-priority agenda for practically all civilized countries. Positive experience in organizing professi…
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Continuing professional development requirements for UK health professionals: a scoping review Open
Objectives This paper sets out to establish the numbers and titles of regulated healthcare professionals in the UK and uses a review of how continuing professional development (CPD) for health professionals is described internationally to …
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The Benefit of Continuing Professional Development for Continuing Pharmacy Education Open
As the health care environment undergoes rapid transformation, increasing costs paired with technological advancements have highlighted the need for value-based health care services and innovative models of delivery. Simultaneously, the ro…
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Perception of Teachers’ Professional Development Needs, Impacts, and Barriers Open
The article reports on findings from the TALIS (Teaching and Learning International Survey) 2013 study for Abu Dhabi which gathered teachers’ views on teaching and learning with a focus on professional development. The aim of this study is…
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Assessing and enhancing quality through outcomes‐based continuing professional development (CPD): a review of current practice Open
Numerous professional bodies have questioned whether traditional input‐based continuing professional development (CPD) schemes are effective at measuring genuine learning and improving practice performance and patient health. The most comm…
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A Systematic Review of Models Used and Preferences for Continuing Education and Continuing Professional Development of Pharmacists Open
Continuing Education (CE) or Continuing Professional Development (CPD) are used by pharmacists globally to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills throughout their careers. The primary aim of this study was to identify the formats or mode…
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Inter-professional education and primary care: EFPC position paper Open
Inter-professional education (IPE) can support professionals in developing their ability to work collaboratively. This position paper from the European Forum for Primary Care considers the design and implementation of IPE within primary ca…
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What is the veterinary professional identity? Preliminary findings from web‐based continuing professional development in veterinary professionalism Open
Professionalism and professional skills are increasingly being incorporated into veterinary curricula; however, lack of clarity in defining veterinary professionalism presents a potential challenge for directing course outcomes that are of…
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One size doesn’t fit all: rethinking approaches to continuing professional development in technology enhanced learning Open
Despite extensive investment, levels of enthusiasm for technology enhanced learning (TEL) are notoriously varied amongst the key stakeholders. A growing body of research shows that TEL is often expected by students and, when used effective…
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Valuing technology-enhanced academic conferences for continuing professional development. A systematic literature review Open
This review presents a systematic search for and analysis of the state of the art concerning research (1993–2018) on technology-enhanced conferences for academics’ professional development. Fifty-nine scientific publications were included …
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Policies to support teachers’ continuing professional learning Open
While teachers’ initial education is key to ensuring that new teachers are prepared for their work, it is only one piece in the continuum of teachers’ professional growth. Continuing professional learning is vital for teachers to broaden a…
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Global Perspective on Continuing Professional Development Open
Healthcare professionals worldwide participate in continuing professional development (CPD) to remain competent in practice,
\nand to ensure they provide high-quality care to patients. Globally, CPD systems have evolved at different rates …
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Utilisation of internet resources for continuing professional development: a cross-sectional survey of general practitioners in Scotland Open
BACKGROUND: Participation in continuing professional development (CPD) is a professional and regulatory expectation of general practitioners (GPs). Traditionally, CPD activity was undertaken face-to-face in educational settings, but intern…
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Exploring Change in EFL Teachers’ Perceptions of Professional Development Open
Continuous professional development (CPD) is important for teachers in attaining sustainable education. Accordingly, exploring teachers’ perceptions could be a significant endeavor as teachers’ beliefs impact their classroom practices, the…
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Redefining what it means to be a teacher through professional standards: implications for continuing teacher education Open
This article connects with an international debate around the place of professional standards in educational policy targeted at enhancing teacher quality, with associated implications for continuing teacher education. Scotland provides a f…
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An investigation into the effects of short-course professional development on teachers’ and teaching assistants’ self-efficacy Open
Whilst attendance at short, day-long courses or workshops features prominently in teachers’ continuing professional development (CPD) profiles, research remains equivocal about their lasting impact. The present study addresses questions ab…
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Practices Among Basic School Teachers in the Central Region of Ghana Open
This paper reports on an exploratory study regarding the current continuing professional development (CPD) situation of basic schoolteachers in Ghana. The study investigates the teachers’ CPD needs, frequency and nature of CPD provisions, …
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Continuous Professional Development of English Language Teachers: Perception and Practices Open
Professional development is considered as an essential element in enhancing the teaching and learning process to ensure student learning. Professional development can also be deemed as a cornerstone of teacher professionalism and quality. …
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What the COVID-19 Pandemic Can Teach Health Professionals About Continuing Professional Development Open
The world’s health care providers have realized that being agile in their thinking and growth in times of rapid change is paramount and that continuing education can be a key facet of the future of health care. As the world recovers from t…
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A review of practitioner-led evaluation of teacher professional development Open
The central role of teacher professional development in educational improvement is well-documented, and the investments of time and money into teacher professional development across the globe are immense. Given, however, that the quality …
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Perceptions of student nurses on the writing of reflective journals as a means for personal, professional and clinical learning development Open
Background : Reflective journals are used by the students to voice their views on the daily activities during clinical placement. Reflective journals are aimed at helping the student to observe and record as many facts about daily practice…
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Online learning for continuous professional development of healthcare workers: an exploratory study on perceptions of healthcare managers in Rwanda Open
Background Due to outbreaks of new diseases, development of new treatment regimens and requirement of evidence-based practice, health professionals continuously need to acquire updated knowledge and skills. This type of learning is known a…
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Continuing Professional Development opportunities in Information and Communication Technology for academic librarians at the Durban University of Technology Open
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is a vital tool for maintaining the skills and expertise of staff, especially with regard to the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). There is little information available about t…