Journal of Education and Social Science
Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): Journal of Education and Social Science, August 2025

Teacher Professional Development in the 21st Century: A Cross-National Analysis of Policy and Practice

Farabi, Ahmad (Unknown)
Bahar, Safarudin (Unknown)
Agam, Abdilah Abqari (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Aug 2025

Abstract

Teacher professional development (TPD) is widely recognized as a cornerstone for advancing educational quality in the 21st century. This comparative study examines TPD policies and practices in selected countries—Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia—to identify key strategies, challenges, and contextual factors influencing their implementation. Drawing on policy analysis and a comprehensive literature review, the study reveals that successful systems prioritize continuous learning, collegial collaboration, and sustained institutional support. However, disparities persist in resource allocation, policy coherence, and the alignment between pedagogical theory and classroom practice, particularly in developing contexts. The findings underscore the importance of context-sensitive, needs-driven, and policy-supported TPD frameworks. This study contributes to the discourse on global education reform by offering actionable insights for policymakers and education stakeholders aiming to enhance teacher capacity and responsiveness in an era of rapid change.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jess

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Subject

Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Mathematics Other

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Journal of Education and Social Science (JESS). It is a peer-review journal that could be access to the public, published by Lembaga Publikasi Ilmiah Nusantara. The JESS will cater to needs of all those researchers and academicians looking forward to contribute through their knowledge, skills and ...