The Impact of Professional Development Programs on English as a Foreign Language Instructors in Higher Education Institutions

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Manylion Llyfryddiaeth
Cyhoeddwyd yn:Education Sciences vol. 15, no. 8 (2025), p. 1071-1091
Prif Awdur: Hijjatul, Qamariah
Awduron Eraill: Hercz, Maria
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520 3 |a Professional development (PD) is crucial for teacher growth, yet research on EFL instructors in higher education remains scarce. In Indonesia, PD research focuses more on secondary and primary school teachers, and the research that emphasises EFL teachers’ professionalism is limited. However, EFL teachers’ PD plays an important role in preparing future teachers for better employment opportunities and international communication, so it is a critical component of higher education curricula. This study explores the impact of professional development programs on EFL instructors in Indonesian universities, focusing on types of professional development programs and personal initiatives. Ten EFL instructors from five different universities in Indonesia were recruited using a purposive sampling technique. Using a qualitative approach with semi-structured interviews, thematic analysis reveals that most professional development efforts are self-driven rather than institutionally supported. Key impacts of professional development programs and activities they have participated in on their professionalism include research collaboration, publication skills, ELT strategy improvements, networking, reflective teaching, and language proficiency gains. The findings underscore the need for customised professional development programs that address educators’ specific contexts, ensuring sustainable enhancements in teaching practices. This study highlights the critical role of independent professional development efforts in higher education and provides insights into structuring more impactful support systems for EFL instructors globally. 
651 4 |a Indonesia 
653 |a Teaching 
653 |a English teachers 
653 |a English as a second language teaching methods 
653 |a Teacher education 
653 |a Professional development 
653 |a Higher education 
653 |a Self concept 
653 |a English as a second language 
653 |a Second language teachers 
653 |a Teachers 
653 |a Learning outcomes 
653 |a Elementary education 
653 |a English as a second language instruction 
653 |a Language proficiency 
653 |a Research 
653 |a Professional training 
653 |a Elementary schools 
653 |a Support networks 
653 |a Secondary education 
653 |a Language instruction 
653 |a Employment opportunities 
653 |a Development programs 
653 |a Foreign languages 
653 |a Networking 
653 |a Employment 
653 |a Curricula 
653 |a Professionalism 
653 |a English language 
653 |a Competence 
653 |a Job opportunities 
653 |a Sampling 
653 |a Sustainable development 
653 |a Work skills 
653 |a Educational Quality 
653 |a High Achievement 
653 |a Educational Resources 
653 |a Active Learning 
653 |a Learning Strategies 
653 |a Educational Methods 
653 |a Academic Achievement 
653 |a English (Second Language) 
653 |a Cooperative Learning 
653 |a Best Practices 
653 |a Blended Learning 
653 |a Classroom Techniques 
653 |a Educational Objectives 
653 |a Educational Environment 
653 |a Academic Standards 
653 |a Lifelong Learning 
653 |a COVID-19 
653 |a Educational Facilities Improvement 
653 |a Educational Needs 
653 |a Educational Strategies 
653 |a Individual Characteristics 
700 1 |a Hercz, Maria  |u Department of Education, Eotvos Loránd University, 1117 Budapest, Hungary; hercz.maria@tok.elte.hu 
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