Opportunities for renewal of the teaching profession in Hungary in the light of master teachers’ programmes

Abstract

The role of teaching profession has significantly increased in international and Hungarian perspectives: as one of the most significant factors in the effectiveness of  public education system, it has become a central element of educational policy. The profession is in the focus of the Public Education Strategy – thus a career model for teachers has been developed. The fourth level of this model is the master teacher level. Our study presents the results of the analysis of master programs (n=813) prepared by candidates for this level. The results are presented along with the dimensions of continuous professional development, innovation, inquiry, and knowledge sharing. The study is guided by the following research question: what outcomes did the master teachers planned in their programmes?