The Investigation of Teachers Professional Network (TPN) Roles on Professional Development Among Academic Members of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Tehran

This applied empirical research was aimed to investigate relation between teacher’s professional network(TPN), and faculty members in Agricultural higher education. Empirical data was gathered through survey strategy. The statistical population was composed of University faculty members from Agriculture and Natural Resources University of Tehran(N=295). using stratified sampling method and Cochran formula, 120 of them participated in the study. The reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed by composite reliability indexes. Along with, its validity was confirmed by face and construct validity. Dominant statistical research was combination of Structural Equation Modeling and Social network analysis. Main finding of research showed that outcomes from network activities of faculty members have significant effect on their faculty development. In other side network activities of faculty members have significant effect on professional learning and in same way professional learning stimulate their faculty development.