In-Service Training Courses and Their Role in Improving the Teaching Performance of Iraqi English Language Teachers

Amjed Abdulhussein Hamad, Sajjad Abdulkareem Naeem

Vol. 15 Jan-Jun 2023

Abstract:

The present research tries to measure the performance of Iraqi EFL teachers' in-service teacher training courses from the viewpoint of trainees (teachers). Sixty-six English teachers working in primary and secondary schools in the General Directorate of Education in Baghdad- Al-Karkh /2 who had attended the training courses during the academic year 2021-2022 were the research subject. Data were collected through a questionnaire that consisted of ten items. 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, the teachers still need courses to improve their basic English knowledge for teaching. The teaching performance of teachers is the most critical aspect of teaching the English language. Finally, the researcher presents some recommendations and suggestions to develop teaching performance skills for teachers in Iraq.

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