In-Service Teacher Training Programme: An Analysis of Learner Opinion on the Effectiveness of the Programme

Feedback obtained from two batches of chemistry teachers who enrolled for Post Graduate Certificate Programme for Professional Development of Teachers (PGCPDT) offered by the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) were analyzed in order to assess the quality and determine the effectiveness of the programme. Findings from the survey provide an understanding of the operation of the different components of the programme. Most of the teachers were satisfied with course materials and the Personal Contact Programme (PCP) conducted during the programme. A factor analysis of the collected data is also carried out to identify key issues responsible for determining quality and effectiveness of the programme. Such Open Distance Learning (ODL) based model of teacher training programme has great importance and relevance in countries like India where there is an urgent need of providing training to a large number of teachers at different levels for improve overall teaching standard.