초등 영어교사 심화연수 후 지속적 전문성 발달에 관한 연구

A study on primary English teachers’ continuing professional development after IETTP

The demand for continuing professional development upon teachers has increased in recent societies evolving at a faster rate than ever before. This study aims to make suggestions on English teachers’ pursuing continuing professional development (CPD) after the 6-month intensive in-service English teacher training program (IETTP). 724 primary teachers took part in the questionnaire survey to investigate what has happened to their professional development after IETTP and what support they need for CPD. The analysis of the questionnaire responses reveals that there was a difference in CPD after IETTP depending on such factors as age, educational background, teaching experience and school location. Support areas in teachers’ pursuing CPD are elaborated from the school, training institute, local offices of education level. It is suggested that school-based teacher development (SBTD) programs should be introduced with training programs by local offices of education to meet individual teachers’ needs. Suggestions are also made for policies on in-service teacher training and follow-ups.