Development And Validation Of ‘Teaching-Innovate’: A Capacity Building Program

Abstract

This paper documents the development and validation of the ‘Teaching-Innovate' program, a capacity-building initiative designed to enhance the online teaching competencies of secondary school teachers. Initially, after preliminary selection of the course content, subject matter experts conducted a thorough review of the course content, providing detailed feedback that was used to refine and enhance the program. Subsequently, instructional designers evaluated the course structure, learning activities, assessments, and engagement strategies to ensure alignment with learning objectives. The validation process, conducted in five comprehensive stages, ensured the program's content accuracy, instructional effectiveness, technical functionality, and overall usability. A technical review by an IT professional ensured seamless functionality across multimedia elements and accessibility of content. A pre-pilot study involving a group of twenty secondary school teachers provided critical insights into the program's usability and learning experience, leading to further refinements. This rigorous validation has established the program as a robust and effective tool for professional development, capable of significantly enhancing teachers' abilities to teach on online platforms.