Teacher Professional Beliefs and Identity: An Insight into the Professional Development of Primary School Teachers in Pakistan

This research study analyzed the relationship between teacher professional beliefs and identity of primary school teacher for their professional in Pakistan. A representative sample of 342 primary school teachers were randomly selected from all the primary school teachers of District Malakand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. Data was collected from sample teachers through a questionnaire developed by the researcher. The questionnaire has been structured into two principal sections, which are professional beliefs and professional identity. The latter section has been further classified into five subsections , each representing a distinct aspect of professional identity. These subsections include self-esteem, professional commitment, work motivation, task orientation, and job satisfaction.