Impact Factor : 1.883 Peer-Reviewed Journal ISSN : 2278 – 5639 Global Online Electronic International Interdisciplinary Research Journal (GOEIIRJ) {Bi-Monthly} Volume – V, Issue – II August 2016 www.goeiirj.com ISSN : 2278 – 5639 Page 1 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF TEACHERS Sanjeev Sonawane Professor and Dean Faculty of Education Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune Vaibhav Jadhav Assistant Professor Department of Education and Extension, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune Abstract: Professional development can help teachers become a more beneficial practitioner, enhance your career views or simply help to make you feel more positive about our work and make it more personally fulfilling. Although professional development is an important component of working lives, it also represents a means for leaders to support their staff. So, leaders in teaching community can create a path for their followers to develop innovation in their services. This research paper is trying to identify the dimensions of professional development of teachers; those working in higher education. All the dimensions i.e. teaching practices, beliefs, attitudes, teacher appraisal, feedback etc. are highly qualitative factors of Professional Development. Professional development can facilitate access to particularized structured training. It is also help to review working practices; these practices are contributing more effective and productive job. In the field of higher education, teachers are highly involving in teaching-learning procedure. Certainly, engaging teachers in professional development activities can be inspiring for individuals. Key words: Professional Development, Teaching Practices, Beliefs, Attitudes. 1. Introduction: Professional development refers to the development of a person in his or her professional role. According to Glattenhorn (1987), by gaining increased experience in one’s teaching role they systematically gain increased experience in their professional growth through examination of their teaching ability. Professional workshops and other formally related meetings are a part of the professional development experience (Ganzer, 2000). Much broader in scope than career