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Evaluation of a cross-cultural training program for Pakistani educators: Lessons learned and implications for program

Rebecca Mazur¹, Rebecca H Woodland¹

¹Department of Educational Policy, Research and Administration, College of Education, University of Massachusetts Amherst, 813 North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA, 01003, USA.

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Summary

This study evaluated a US-based professional development program for Pakistani teachers, finding participants gained new skills, increased self-efficacy, and formed professional networks. The evaluation used cultural competence theories and robust frameworks.

Keywords:

Cross-cultural training Logic model Professional development Social network analysis Theory-driven evaluation

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Professional development

Background:

Evaluation of professional development programs is crucial for effective teacher training.
Cultural competence theories inform the design and assessment of international educational initiatives.
Understanding stakeholder assumptions is key to program evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the PEILI program, a US-based professional development initiative for Pakistani secondary school teachers.
To assess participant knowledge acquisition, skill development, self-efficacy, and social capital.
To identify lessons learned for designing and evaluating cross-cultural teacher professional development.

Main Methods:

Summative evaluation guided by cultural competence and professional development frameworks.
Pre/posttests for professional knowledge and self-efficacy.
Standards-based performance assessment rubric and social network analysis.

Main Results:

Participants demonstrated acquisition of new instructional skills.
Significant increases in participant self-efficacy were observed.
A nascent professional support network among participants was formed.

Conclusions:

The PEILI program effectively enhanced Pakistani teachers' skills and confidence.
Self-efficacy and social capital are critical determinants of professional development outcomes.
Findings offer insights for improving cross-cultural teacher training programs.