In-Service EFL Teachers’ Needs Assessment for Professional Development (PD) at Public Sector Universities in Sindh, Pakistan

Abstract

This study aims to reveal English language teachers perception towards professional development and to identify their needs regarding professional development. Present study used quantitative method to describe needs of the English teachers. The study included 100 EFL teachers who are working at Universities of Sindh. In order to achieve aim of the study, researcher used questionnaire for data collection. Research questionnaire consisted of three sections each of it included statements. Findings of the study clarified that professional development is essential with the emergence of new trend in ELT, it also helps in improving students, success and achievement, and it improves teachers’ learning and teaching quality. Furthermore, teachers needed professional development training programs on teaching language skills, classroom management, teaching methods and techniques and assessment and evaluation.

Key words: Needs Analysis, Professional Development, and Teachers’ Needs.

DOI: 10.7176/JLLL/86-05

Publication date: March 28^th 2022