THE IMPACT OF PEER COACHING ON MOROCCAN EFL TEACHERS: ENHANCING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, MOTIVATION, AND REFLECTIVE PRACTICE

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  • Raha Yassine Ibn Tofail University, Marocco
  • Abahlous Fatiha Ibn Tofail University, Marocco
  • Lahoual Mourad Ibn Tofail University, Marocco
  • Ben Mhamed Mohammed Ibn Tofail University, Marocco
  • El Ghouati Azize Ibn Tofail University, Marocco
  • Hdouch Youssef Ibn Tofail University, Marocco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejel.v9i5.5660

Klíčová slova:

peer coaching, professional development, motivation, reflection

Abstrakt

This study explores the effects of peer coaching on Moroccan EFL teachers' motivation, self-efficacy, and professional growth. Teachers' opinions and experiences with peer coaching are investigated through focus group talks. Peer coaching is considered a useful instrument for professional development, promoting reflective teaching methods and boosting teacher confidence, according to the findings. However, time constraints and inadequate training were mentioned as obstacles. We noticed that novice and experienced teachers differed in their excitement. Peer coaching can improve teacher development in Morocco and other similar educational situations, according to the study, provided that it receives institutional support.

 

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  • Raha Yassine, Ibn Tofail University, Marocco

    Raha Yassine is a PhD candidate at Ibn Tofail University, Morocco, and an EFL teacher at a public school. He has been teaching since 2005. He is a part-time EFL instructor at the Faculty of Social Science, Economy and Law in Sale, University of Mohamed V, Morocco. His research interests are TEFL and teachers’ training and development.

  • Abahlous Fatiha, Ibn Tofail University, Marocco

    Abahlous Fatiha is a PhD candidate at Ibn Tofail University, Morocco. She is a part-time EFL instructor at the Faculty of Social Science, Economy and Law in Sale, University of Mohamed V, Morocco. Her research interests are TEFL, soft skills, ICC and teachers’ training and development.

  • Lahoual Mourad, Ibn Tofail University, Marocco

    Lahoual Mourad is a PhD candidate at Ibn Tofail University, Morocco. He is a full time EFL instructor at ISMAGI (Institut Superieur de Management d’administration et de Gènie Informatique). His research interests are TEFL, Applied Linguistics, and ESP.

  • Ben Mhamed Mohammed, Ibn Tofail University, Marocco

    Ben Mhamed Mohammed is a university professor in the Department of English Studies at Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco. He has been teaching for years.

  • El Ghouati Azize, Ibn Tofail University, Marocco

    El Ghouati Azize is a university professor in the Department of English Studies at Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco. He has been teaching for years.

  • Hdouch Youssef, Ibn Tofail University, Marocco

    Youssef Hadouch is a university professor in the Department of English Studies at Ibn Tofail University, Kenitra, Morocco. He has been teaching for years.

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2024-11-09

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Vol 9 No 5 (2024)

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