Revisiting the Continuing Professional Development of English Language Teachers

Adrian  Abreus-González

doi:10.66836/linguatech.ft6dnw09

Authors

Adrian Abreus-González University of Cienfuegos Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4643-3269

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.66836/linguatech.ft6dnw09

Keywords:

Continuing Professional Development, Teacher training

Abstract

This article addresses the insights of English Language Teachers about their Continuing Professional Development plan, using the results of a survey applied to 56 CPD trainees in Cuba and 15 CPD trainees in Ecuador who have taking part in the study. The main aim is reflecting upon the experience of teacher training in the Cuban and Ecuadorian context through the identification of what teachers believe their CPD Plan may cover according to their needs and interests. The main findings show that most teachers think about incorporating diverse CPD activities after they are enquired about the attendance to these types of sessions.

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