Teacher Profession Status in Azerbaijan
12/04/2011İn april 11th 2011 a Faculty member of Applied Psychology Department at Baku State University Elmina Kazimzade and Nigar Ismayilzada presented their research at Khazar University.
This research study on teacher profession status in Azerbaijan is conducted by Center for Innovations in Education based on the survey hold by “Sigma” Development and International Partnership Research Center. This survey covers viewpoints of experienced teachers and young professionals. Research investigations highlight the issues of salary of teachers, motivation of teachers and pre - service education of students. The statistical analysis of the research concludes that the teaching profession is highly respected profession in the society and it seems more attractive than the others. In general, the outcomes of the study confirm the importance of policy on financial and social support of teachers that will ensure the quality of teaching by attestation and accreditation, and will provide resources for development of professional teachers.
