This study aimed to determine the views of basic education school principals on their professional development. Holistic multiple case design was used as a qualitative method with. The research group consisted of 16 school principals working in basic education schools in Konya’s Meram, Selçuklu, and Karatay districts during the 2024–2025 academic year. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analyzed using content analysis. Findings show that principals views about professional development as continuous renewal, frequently attend in-service training, and particularly need improvement in technological skills. Intrinsic motivation stems from a desire for self-improvement, while extrinsic motivation comes from stakeholders’ expectations. Access to resources facilitates development, whereas workload hinders it. Professional development enhances leadership skills individually and supports teacher development and knowledge sharing institutionally. Principals also pursue growth in teaching. Interactive, hands-on activities are seen as more effective, and incentives and supportive environments are recommended for improvement.
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | In-Service Training, Lifelong learning, Adult Education, Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators |
| Journal Section | Research Article |
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| Submission Date | July 28, 2025 |
| Acceptance Date | October 15, 2025 |
| Early Pub Date | December 3, 2025 |
| Publication Date | December 30, 2025 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2025 Volume: 9 Issue: 2 |
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