Cognitive and behavioral engagement in online teacher professional development: The role of teacher characteristics and learning opportunities

Karina Demmler; Marita Friesen; Lars Holzäpfel; Timo Leuders; Anika Dreher

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Cognitive and behavioral engagement in online teacher professional development: The role of teacher characteristics and learning opportunities

Karina Demmler

Teaching and Teacher Education Vol. 176 pp. 105505 · Elsevier BV

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Published: Jul 01, 2026
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Karina Demmler, Marita Friesen, Lars Holzäpfel, et al. (2026). Cognitive and behavioral engagement in online teacher professional development: The role of teacher characteristics and learning opportunities. Teaching and Teacher Education, 176, 105505. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tate.2026.105505

Cognitive and behavioral engagement in online teacher professional development: The role of teacher characteristics and learning opportunities

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