Abstract:

This study aimed to investigate the attitudes of teachers and school administrators towards in-service training activities and to explore whether these attitudes differ according to certain demographic variables. The sample of the study consisted of 207 teachers and school administrators working in public schools in Ordu province İkizce during the 2022-23 academic year, and the sample was selected using easily accessible sampling method. The data collection tools used in the study were the "Attitude Scale towards In-Service Training Activities" developed by Karasolak, Tanrıseven, and Konakman (2013), which consists of 26 items and a single dimension, and a personal information form prepared by the researcher. The data was collected through face-to-face and online tools. According to the findings of the study, teachers and school administrators had positive attitudes towards in-service training activities. However, the attitudes towards in-service training activities differed significantly according to the education level and professional seniority of the teachers. It was found that teachers with a master's degree and more professional seniority had a more positive attitude towards in-service training activities. On the other hand, no significant difference was found in terms of job type, gender, marital status, and branch variables. Overall, this study provides insights into the attitudes of teachers and school administrators towards in-service training activities and highlights the importance of considering demographic variables when designing and implementing in-service training programs for teachers.

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