I LOVE THIS FOR MY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUT FEEL UNHAPPY: ATTITUDE OF EFL TEACHERS TOWARDS THEIR CONSULTATIVE FORUM

Tono, Suwartono (2019) I LOVE THIS FOR MY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT BUT FEEL UNHAPPY: ATTITUDE OF EFL TEACHERS TOWARDS THEIR CONSULTATIVE FORUM. The 2019 WEI International Academic Conference Proceedings. ISSN 2167-3179

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Abstract

Attitude constitutes an important factor underlying an individual behavior. This paper discusses results of a study on EFL teachers’ attitude towards their area consultative forum. An area consultative forum is one where member teachers of the same school subject in the area gather to learn and practice together, and share as well as work with one another. Therefore, if utilized properly, the forum will be able to empower the teachers joining it. The survey study involved twenty EFL urban primary school teachers in the town of Purwokerto, Central Java, Indonesia. Participants were chosen using convenience sampling. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews. Data were analyzed by using descriptive statistics and inductive procedure. Overall, results of this study have shown that the EFL teachers under investigation had positive attitude towards their consultative forum. However, some teachers did not participate enough. Basically, they were sad about, among others, unclearly-planned programs, very low quantity of activities, and poor quality of activities. When these and other weaknesses within the forum are solved, then it is supposed to contribute to the member teachers’ professional development.

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