A structural model of career development based on professional competence and creative teaching behaviors

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
1 Graduated with a master's degree in educational management, Shafagh Institute of Higher Education, Tonekabon, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Department of Education, Tonekabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonekabon, Iran
Abstract
The purpose of the current research was to investigate the relationship between professional competence and creative teaching of teachers with the mediating role of career development. The research method was descriptive-correlation. The statistical population of the research was made up of 264 elementary schools in Tonkabon city. 157 people were selected as a statistical sample based on Cochran's formula and stratified random sampling method. To collect data from standard questionnaires of creative teaching (Jiang et al, 2016), professional competence (Mollaeenezhad, 2012) and career development (Kong et al, 2011) was used. The validity of the research tool was confirmed by confirmatory factor analysis and the reliability of the research tool was confirmed by Cronbach's alpha coefficient. In order to analyze the data, structural equation technique was used using Smart PLS statistical software and Spss was used. The research findings showed that there is a positive and meaningful relationship between professional competence and career development and creative teaching. There is a positive and meaningful relationship between career development and creative teaching. The results of the research also showed that career development plays a mediating role in the relationship between professional competence and creative teaching of teachers.
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  • Receive Date 18 June 2024
  • Revise Date 18 July 2024
  • Accept Date 16 August 2024
  • First Publish Date 21 September 2024
  • Publish Date 21 September 2024