What is the Path to Advancement:Reflection on the Professional Development of Primary and Secondary School Teachers——The Educational Narrative Based on 17 Brief Histories of Educators in Hubei
Based on the educational narratives of 17 prominent educators in Hubei,primary and secondary school teachers undergo psychological changes in their professional development process.They move from the aspira-tion and determination phase during their self-preparation period to the anxiety and confusion phase upon entering the profession,then gradually gain confidence during the stability phase,and finally experience a sense of achieve-ment and fulfillment in the maturity phase.Focusing on the classroom teaching context,primary and secondary school teachers transition from being imitators of classroom teaching to explorers of classroom teaching methods,then researchers of innovative classroom teaching,ultimately becoming educators who transcend traditional classroom roles in shaping students.Key elements that pave the way for the advancement of primary and secondary school teachers include a commitment to educational ideals,persistent efforts,guidance from significant others,and seizing development opportunities.This narrative shows strengthening educational values,providing organized support,cre-ating an environment with high expectations,and building a team of primary and secondary school teachers with a strong sense of educational commitment,sustainability,and professional satisfaction when assisting their professional development.
Primary and secondary school master teacherProfessional developmentRole transformationEd-ucational narrative