Vol. 9, Issue 11, Part D (2023)

Abstract
This paper seeks to draw the attention of educational stakeholders to promoting teacher professional development: the way forward in the education system. It was learned that preparing students to become better technicians for the manufacturing industries in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) depends on the teachers' professional knowledge and skills. Teacher professional development develops the teacher's skills, knowledge, expertise and other characteristics needed to empower the student. Therefore, the paper covers the ways of promoting teacher professional development among educators. The paper highlights introducing more collaboration and professional development, making professional development of teachers compulsory and more directed to teacher quality and school support.