Identify and prioritize the informal learning methods of Secondary school teachers
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What is certain about formal and informal learning is a remarkable difference in the contribution of these two types of learning. So that different researches show that, the greatest share of teachers' learning is achieved through informal learning methods. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to identify the informal learning methods of Secondary school teachers. For this purpose, using event-driven approach to narration and interviews of experience in dozens of qualified teachers has been identified in relation to their informal learning methods.After three-step coding, a total of seven categories and 15 learning methods were identified for Secondary school teachers.In order to prioritize the informal learning methods of Secondary school teachers, 356 questionnaires have been distributed and collected. Friedman test results show learning methods for engaging with experienced and empowered teachers, learning through interaction and talking with specialist friends outside the school and the region, learning through problem solving in academic circles, learning Through conducting a personalized research on the problem in the class, four priority learning methods are among Secondary school teachers.
