Abstract
Professional development is an important factor for getting better results from an employ and if it is about teachers than it becomes very important as teacher is directly responsible to the future of the nation. This article attempts to highlight the importance, needs and barriers of professional development of teachers in higher education. Few suggestions have been presented for different stack holders, namely, government, higher education institutes and teachers of higher educational institutions in respect of professional development of teachers in higher education.
Keywords: professional development; teacher; education; higher education