THE PLACE OF HUMAN CAPITAL FORMATION THEORY IN THE CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS

Abstract

Human capital formation aims at improving the productive capacity of the workforce through training. The pre-service training specifically prepares teachers for the teaching profession in order to lead learning in schools. The skills, knowledge and pedagogical techniques necessary for the discharge of their responsibilities are expected to be updated via the in-service training from time to time. The article discusses the tenets of the human capital formation theory as well as how it influences the development of teachers. It is argued that teacher training does not end with certification and registration as a professional teacher. There is a constant 
need for continuous professional development through mentorship, coaching, personal development and other strategies that could strengthen teachers to remain current and relevant to the system. Being a derived demand, professional development of teachers assists students to obtain improved performance. Suggestions were made to assist teachers at every level of education to belong to a 
learning professional association of that level so that their training and re-training can continue to renew them for the teaching services.