This statistic shows the result of a survey where school teachers in the U.S. were asked to answer the following question: "Within the next 12 months, in which of the following areas would you personally like to participate in professional development (PD)?"
In 2016, 57% of the responding teachers said that they were most interested in professional development in instructional strategies in their subject areas.
Most desired areas for professional development for teachers in the United States in 2016
Characteristic
Share of respondents
Instructional strategies in my subject area(s)
57%
Incorporating technology into lessons
54%
Strategies for working with families (Net)
47%
Implementing new or revised curriculum
39%
Strategies for developing a positive school culture and climate
36%
Providing support for students in crisis
35%
Strategies for working with gifted and talented students
33%
Implementing effective formative assessments
33%
Strategies for working with students in special education
32%
Classroom management
31%
Using data to inform instruction
30%
Strategies for leading & motivating staff
26%
Strategies for working with English language learners
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Scholastic Inc.. "Most desired areas for professional development for teachers in the United States in 2016." Chart. November 30, 2016. Statista. Accessed March 13, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/650576/us-teachers-interest-in-area-of-professional-development/
Scholastic Inc.. (2016). Most desired areas for professional development for teachers in the United States in 2016. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: March 13, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/650576/us-teachers-interest-in-area-of-professional-development/
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