Author

  • Shirley Ken Tzu Ting

    • Universiti Utara Malaysia, Malaysia
    • Malaysia

  • Cheah Yeh Ying

    • Universiti Tenaga Nasional Bandar Muadzam Shah, Malaysia
    • Malaysia

  • Nur Shazyani Binti Mohd Salleh

    • Universiti Tenaga Nasional Bandar Muadzam Shah, Malaysia
    • Malaysia

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to establish the relationship between the effectiveness of the training programs and job performance as perceived by teachers in Malaysia. This study investigates the relationship between the level of effectiveness of training with respect to reaction, learning and behavior outcomes and job performance. 210 respondents from various government schools in Klang Valley had participated in this study through a self-administered survey. The results disclosed that all level of effectiveness have significant relationship with job performance. Therefore we can conclude that teachers indeed need and appreciate all the training programs designed by TED currently.

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Ting, S. K. T., Ying, C. Y., & Binti Mohd Salleh, N. S. (2012). Does Effectiveness of Training Program Influenced Teachers’ Job Performance? Evidence from Malaysia. Journal of Education and Vocational Research, 3(6), 173-177. https://doi.org/10.22610/jevr.v3i6.65

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Vol. 3 No. 6 (2012) Teacher Development, E-Learning & Knowledge Systems View issue contents

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2012-06-15

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