TEACHER RESEARCH COMPETENCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS – A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Abstract

In the rapidly changing society, where education is penetrated with serious reforms, the discussion about teacher research competence has become one of the significant competencies that teachers must develop. Teachers need opportunities for professional development. Activities such as training, workshop, excursion opportunities, and research can enhance teachers’ professional knowledge and skills. Teachers’ engagement in research,  helps them find solutions to the problems they are facing in their workplaces. Participation in research addressing their workplace problems helps them develop new insight and that ultimately contributes to higher performance in their instructional practices.The present review study  provides a detailed analysis of teacher research competence development programs by employing a documentary research methodology. This comprehensive literature review covers the insights from high-impact journals within the period between 2013 and 2024. The analyzed studies include a wide range of participant groups, such as university teachers, students, principals, and faculty members. The findings shed insight on the difficulties that educators face and the strategies that have proven to be successful in improving their research competency. These interventions can range from experimental programs to action research projects. The significance of collaborative structures, the role of emotional elements, and the impact of resource accessibility on the development of research skills are some of the key topics that emerge from this research. The studies were analyzed and synthesized based on their methodology, sample characteristics,  interventions, and outcomes. This compilation highlights the critical role that research plays in forming the professional identities of educators and in building communities of collaborative learning. Thus, the study emphasizes the need for ongoing support and development of teacher research competence in the ever-changing field of education.