An Eclectic Professional Development Proposal for English Language Teachers

Profile Issues in Teachers' Professional Development

Maria Eugenia Guapacha¹  Orlando Chaves¹ 

[1] Universidad del Valle;

关键词: English teachers’ profile;    professional development;    teacher quality;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This article reports a mixed-method research project aimed at improving the practices of public sector English teachers in Cali (Colombia) through a professional development program. At the diagnostic stage surveys, documentary analysis, and a focus group yielded the teachers’ profile and professional needs. The action phase measured the program’s impact via surveys, evaluation formats, a focus group, researchers’ journal, and documentary analysis. Findings revealed that an eclectic approach tailored to the participants’ needs and interests and a practice-reflection-theory cycle improved the teachers’ quality.

【 授权许可】

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