Evaluating the Reality of Iraqi EFL In-service Teacher Training Courses from the Perspective of Trainees

Inst. Fakhir Muhi Mahmood  Ph.D.

doi:10.36473/ujhss.v218i1.526

Abstract

The current research intends to evaluate the reality of Iraqi EFL teachers' in-service teacher training courses from the perspective of trainees. Forty nine English teachers working in the secondary schools of the General Directorate of Education in Baghdad- Al-Karkh/1 who had attended the training courses during the academic year 2014-2015 were the subject of the research. Data were collected through a questionnaire that consists of three domains. The responses were analyzed by using the proper statistics. The research findings indicate that although the trainees’ attitudes are positive towards the courses they attended in general, but in terms of improving the basic English knowledge as the most important aspect for teaching new English curriculum still not effective yet, as well as the courses have limitations especially in terms of their planning, evaluation phases, and their impact on teachers’ practices. Finally, some recommendations and suggestions are presented by the researcher to enhance the training process in Iraq.

Highlights

The current research intends to evaluate the reality of Iraqi EFL teachers' in-service teacher training courses from the perspective of trainees
1-2- Value The present research is hoped to be of significance to the decision makers at the Ministry of Education / General Directorate of Pre-service and In-service Training and Educational Development /Department of Development and Training who may decide, relaying on the findings of this study, to reconsider the implemented courses of training as a first step toward initiating a new stage of training which is more based on modern techniques of training, modern theories and practices of language teaching/learning, both EFL teachers and students needs, and long and short term objectives of EFL education in Iraq
The present research gathers data with respect to the perception of (49) English secondary schools teachers who are working in Baghdad/ General Directorate of Education/Al-karkh-1 regarding the in-service courses they enrolled in

Summary

Introduction

Teaching is a profession which demands frequent training, teachers face challenges, one of these challenges is: how to learn and develop the most up-to-date and most recent or newly adopted pedagogical theories and practices underlying the teaching/learning process. The changes in the Iraqi EFL school curriculum and the worldwide rapid developments in language teaching theories and practices demand well qualified and trained EFL teachers. 1-2- Value The present research is hoped to be of significance to the decision makers at the Ministry of Education / General Directorate of Pre-service and In-service Training and Educational Development /Department of Development and Training who may decide, relaying on the findings of this study, to reconsider the implemented courses of training as a first step toward initiating a new stage of training which is more based on modern techniques of training, modern theories and practices of language teaching/learning, both EFL teachers and students needs, and long and short term objectives of EFL education in Iraq. 1-3- Aim The current research aims to identify the evaluation of in-service training courses reality for EFL secondary school teachers from the perspective of trainees. The present research is limited to: The evaluation of the in-service EFL teacher training courses who are EFL teachers at the secondary schools in the General directorate of education in Baghdad- Al-karkh/1.

1-5-1- Evaluation:

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3-2- Procedures

4-1- Results Analysis

Results of the Questionnaire

Methods of teaching