Al-Halwachi, S. R. (Salman Radhi) (1990) Professional development of teachers of English as a foreign language in Bahrain : with particular reference to in-service provision for secondary school teachers. PhD thesis, University of Warwick.

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Abstract

The notion that an effective teacher is more likely to be able to bring about
effective learning has led the writer of this thesis to investigate the characteristics
of 'the effective' teacher and how they can be enhanced by means
of INSET arrangements. It is assumed that these arrangements have to
take care of the development of not only the personal qualities, professional
awareness and pedagogical abilities of the teachers, but have also
to take into account the learners, the curriculum and the learning context
which are necessary for any teaching-learning process. It is suggested
that these arrangements can be delivered through an eclectic approach
which consists of, e.g. reading programmes, discussions, classroom visits,
formal long-term and short-term courses as well as self and colleague
evaluation. It is argued that in order to be fully aware of their rights, duties
and commitments to their profession, teachers have to be involved in
curriculum development, syllabus design and material selection. It is suggested
that teachers are encouraged to consider that INSET provision is a
continuous process of professional development of both successful and
unsuccessful teachers. It has been recommended that teachers' morale
and self-esteem have to be raised by granting them the support and
respect which they appear to need in order to maintain positive attitudes
towards their profession, their pupils and towards INSET. Recommendations
are also made for the improvement of INSET provision in Bahrain and
the organisation of an administrative system to ensure that such improvement
takes place.

Item Type:	Thesis (PhD)
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	English teachers -- In-service training -- Bahrain, Career development -- Bahrain
Official Date:	July 1990
Dates:	Date Event July 1990 Submitted
Institution:	University of Warwick
Theses Department:	Institute of Education
Thesis Type:	PhD
Publication Status:	Unpublished
Supervisor(s)/Advisor:	Ross, E. J.
Extent:	xiv, 312 leaves
Language:	eng

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