Motivation and Quality of Work Life among Secondary School EFL Teachers

Baleghizadeh, Sasan; Gordani, Yahya

doi:10.14221/ajte.2012v37n7.8

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“…These findings are supported by similar research, which has found that the methods applied during in-service training are neither efficient, nor proper, nor are they motivating (Cimer et al, 2010;Wati, 2011;Baleghiadeh and Gordani, 2012). The reason that the in-service training courses are not motivating and interactive could be related to the lecturers" teaching approaches and teaching abilities in the field.…”

Section: The Nature Of Efl Teachers' In-service Training Coursesmentioning

confidence: 72%

English Language Teachers in-Service Training: A Diagnosis Study in the Saudi Arabian Context

Al-Mohanna

2017

International Journal of Publication and Social Studies

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Article HistoryForeign language teachers" language competence and knowledge is one of the key factors contributing to the success of instruction as it ensures the provision of a good quality teaching. Therefore, developing this aspect of a teacher"s experience is indispensable in in-service teacher training. The present study is a critical diagnosis of in-service training programs and activities offered to English language teachers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It aims to investigate whether those teachers are satisfied with their in-service training programs and activities. English language teachers, school head teachers, and EFL educational supervisors participate in this study. To achieve the aim of the study, the researcher follows the qualitative research method where he uses the interview as an instrument for collecting data from participants. The findings of the study reveal that the EFL teachers are not satisfied with their in-service training programs and activities and that the in-service training offered to them is ineffective and does not fulfill their needs. The study also proposes some developmental recommendations and suggestions.Contribution/ Originality: This study contributes in the existing literature by providing the information that help in understanding the underlying reasons for EFL teachers" needs, and in turn create possible solutions for EFL teachers" professional development.

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Section: The Nature Of Efl Teachers' In-service Training Coursesmentioning

confidence: 72%

English Language Teachers in-Service Training: A Diagnosis Study in the Saudi Arabian Context

Al-Mohanna

2017

International Journal of Publication and Social Studies

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“…It is necessary to prepare a comfortable motivating environment for the educational process to give its gains. Baleghiadeh and Gordani (2012) emphasized the influence of quality of work life factors on teacher motivation as their study indicated that the quality of work life accounts for 52% of English language teacher motivation in the Iranian secondary school context. They insisted on the fact that teachers should be involved and engaged in decision-making concerning their own growth as well.…”

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Saudi EFL Teachers’ Readiness and Perceptions of Young Learners Teaching at Elementary Schools

Malihi¹

2015

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This study aimed to investigate EFL elementary school teachers' perception of their own readiness to teach young learners at Saudi schools as it has been recently introduced at this level. Further, it inspects their major needs that should be considered when developing teacher-training programs. A questionnaire was distributed targeting elementary EFL teachers. 114 responses from both male and female EFL elementary school teachers from different areas of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia mostly from the eastern province were collected. Data was analyzed and computed. The results revealed that most of the EFL teachers were not fully ready to teach at this level since more than half of them did not receive enough pre-service nor in-service training concerning young learners' teaching. Additionally, the teachers' responses showed high enthusiasm towards teaching elementary students and considered it as a necessity. The study also surveyed the teachers' perception of their own needs in terms of teacher training programs for these to be designed based on their personal point of views. Their priorities were mostly centered on using technology in young learners' classrooms, methods and teaching strategies that suits young learners, and choosing and designing materials and activities that are suitable for the developmental stages of children. The study came up with valuable insights to those who are concerned and involved in teacher training.

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“…London (1983) denominou que os principais motivadores de carreira são compostos de: a identidade, a resiliência e o planejamento de carreira. Assim, a identidade de carreira representa o apego emocional do indivíduo à própria carreira, os desejos de crescer e ser reconhecido em seu campo de trabalho; a resiliência caracteriza-se pelo comprometimento com a carreira face à adversidade e à superação de problemas; o planejamento de carreira, por sua vez, trata da determinação das necessidades de desenvolvimento e ao estabelecimento de metas de carreira (Baleghizadeh & Gordani, 2012;Santos, Borges-Andrade & Laros, 2014).…”

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