Teacher Mentoring: Sharing An Experience ...

This study investigated the impact of a training course designed for English as a Foreign Language teachers. The program aimed to equip the EFL teachers with the necessary knowledge and skills to improve their classroom practices. A qualitative approach was adopted, utilizing interviews and instructors' observations. 22 trainees and 6 trainers were involved in the study. Based on the findings, most of the participants reported a positive experience and believed the course significantly improved their teaching abilities. The key areas of improvement shown in the results included lesson planning skills, teaching aids creativity, classroom management, and technology-mediated teaching. The findings have also shown that the instructors observed noticeable positive changes in the teachers' performance throughout the course. The study emphasizes the importance of well-designed training programs for educators and highlights the need for further research to explore comprehensive mentoring models tailored to ...