THE IMPACT OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ON EFL TEACHER MOTIVATION, SELF-EFFICACY, AND JOB SATISFACTION: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY

Abstract

The study examined the influence of teacher professional development (PD) on EFL teacher motivation, self-efficacy, and work satisfaction. The study goal was to investigate whether PD programs impact teachers’ effectiveness. A mixed-methods approach was employed, with the survey instrument being both quantitative and qualitative in method. The participants included 316 EFL teachers who have filled in the Google Form for comments, and eight of them have been involved in the interviews. Findings showed a positive correlation between the PD of EFL teachers and their motivation, self-efficacy, and job satisfaction. Those teachers who participated in PD activities reported higher motivation, greater self-efficacy, and an increased level of job satisfaction. This study also revealt the advantages to teachers’ effectiveness with their own PD, mainly in arousal and self-efficacy levels and job satisfaction. The role of this study was to explore long-term effects and identify specific elements of PD that contribute to its effectiveness.