A Case Study on the Perceptions of Professional Development Unit Members at an EFL Program

Autor/inn/en	Peker, Hilal; Özkaynak, Onur; Arslan, Zeynep; Tunç, Hilal
Titel	A Case Study on the Perceptions of Professional Development Unit Members at an EFL Program
Quelle	In: International Journal of Curriculum and Instruction, 11 (2019) 2, S.238-254 (17 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1562-0506
Schlagwörter	Faculty Development; English Teachers; English (Second Language); Teacher Attitudes; College Faculty; Foreign Countries; Teacher Motivation; Professional Continuing Education; Educational Quality; Females; Teacher Collaboration; Teacher Student Relationship; Private Colleges; Turkey (Ankara) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? English language lessons; Teacher; Teachers; Englischunterricht; Lehrer; Lehrerin; Lehrende; English as second language; English; Second Language; Englisch als Zweitsprache; Lehrerverhalten; Fakultät; Ausland; Berufsfeldbezogener Unterricht; Weiterbildung; Quality of education; Bildungsqualität; Weibliches Geschlecht; Lehrerkooperation; Teacher student relationships; Lehrer-Schüler-Beziehung; Privathochschule
Abstract	Prior research focusing on teacher training indicated that professional development is considered as a continuous process, and trainings are essential for teacher development. In this qualitative case study, researchers examined the perceptions of professional development unit (PDU) members regarding the training sessions they offered at a foundation university in Turkey. After ethical committee permissions were obtained, the data were collected through semi-structured interview questions besides note taking during the interviews. There were five PDU members as participants. Content analysis was utilized after all the notes and transcriptions were brought together. To carry out the content analysis, the researchers employed a modified van Kaam method as defined by Moustakas (1994). Thematically analyzed data indicated three main findings: continuous professional development, good rapport, and motivation. These themes are discussed as reflected by the participants and implications are provided for future professional development series. (As Provided).
Anmerkungen	World Council for Curriculum and Instruction. California School of Education, Alliant International University, 10455 Pomerado Road, San Diego, CA 92131. Web site: http://ijci.wcci-international.org
Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01