A Teacher Development Program for Turkish Air Force EFL Teachers

The study investigates the needs, expectations, and desires of the Turkish Air Force (TurAF) EFL teachers in order to better assist them in their profession through a unique model of in-service EFL teacher training (INSET)... [ view full abstract ]

The study investigates the needs, expectations, and desires of the Turkish Air Force (TurAF) EFL teachers in order to better assist them in their profession through a unique model of in-service EFL teacher training (INSET) program. The research questions are as follows: (1) What are the practical and theoretical needs of English Language teachers? (2) How do English Language teachers perceive in-service training programs? (3) What are the expectations of English Language teachers of an in-service training program? (4) What are the expectations of the learners from English Language teachers? (5) What are the expectations of ELT Mangers from English Language teachers in terms of professional practice? (6) What are the expectations of the institution from the English Language teachers? The data were collected through questionnaires, semi-structured interviews; focus group interviews, document analysis, and semi-structured observations. The data came from four different sources; (a) EFL teachers in the Institution, (b) ELT managers of four TurAF sub-units, namely TurAFA, TurAF NCO Collage, BIMAHS, and TurAF LS, (c) the learners from each sub-units, and (d) documents stating the aims and objectives of the institution in terms of English language teaching and learning in terms of the overall aim of the institution. The data obtained were analyzed through SPSS software. Based on the findings, a unique INSET model has been proposed for tertiary level EFL teachers. Recommendations were also made for preperatory and faculty ELF teachers, ELT managers, and language education coordinators.

A Teacher Development Program for Turkish Air Force EFL Teachers A unique INSET model has been proposed for the Turkish Air Force EFL teachers based on quantitative and qualitative data collected from more than 100 teachers.... [ view full abstract ]

A Teacher Development Program for Turkish Air Force EFL Teachers

A unique INSET model has been proposed for the Turkish Air Force EFL teachers based on quantitative and qualitative data collected from more than 100 teachers. The interesting and exciting journey of the study will be shared in the session.