ERIC Number: EJ1341891
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022-Jul
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Promoting Continuous Professional Development of English Teachers through Action Research
Dogan, Cemile; Kirkgoz, Yasemin
International Journal of Educational Reform, v31 n3 p246-277 Jul 2022
The current study adopts a mixed-method research design to foster English Language instructors' attitude toward professional development, self-efficacy beliefs, and reflective thinking. Vygotsky's sociocultural theory constituted the base and the professional development program was designed accordingly. The participants of the study were nine English Language instructors working at three different universities. Throughout the 16-week program, it was aimed to equip the participants with action research skills to conduct their own study in their own context according to their needs and/or interests. All the participants completed the Plan, Act, Observe, and Reflect stages of the Action Research Cycle.
Descriptors: Action Research, Faculty Development, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning, Second Language Instruction, Self Efficacy, Teacher Attitudes, Reflection, Sociocultural Patterns, Language Teachers, Thinking Skills, Educational Needs, Higher Education, Foreign Countries, Teacher Characteristics, Teaching Methods, Learner Engagement
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Turkey
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