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Innovational Research in ELT 2025, Vol. 6(1) 30-36
Investigating In-Service EFL Teachers’ Awareness of Reflective Teaching Applications in Their Teaching Practices: Challenges and Benefits
pp. 30 - 36
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Abstract
The aim of this study is to investigate the awareness and attitudes of in-service EFL teachers toward the applications of reflective teaching in their practices. Adopting a qualitative approach, five in-service EFL teachers were interviewed to comprehend their perceptions and integration of reflective teaching, the challenges they face in the process of implementation, and the extent of training and support they receive. At the end of the study, the findings revealed that EFL teachers have a positive attitude towards reflective teaching and use reflective practices in their teaching to a certain extent. However, the study also highlighted a need for more formal training and support from educational institutions to assist the teachers to overcome challenges and enhance the implementation of reflective teaching methods. These findings underline the importance of continuous professional development and institutional support in fostering effective reflective teaching practices among EFL educators.
Keywords: Self-reflection, reflective teaching, professional development, teachers’ awareness
APA 7th edition
Alten, H., & Karakas, M. (2025). Investigating In-Service EFL Teachers’ Awareness of Reflective Teaching Applications in Their Teaching Practices: Challenges and Benefits. Innovational Research in ELT, 6(1), 30-36.
Harvard
Alten, H. and Karakas, M. (2025). Investigating In-Service EFL Teachers’ Awareness of Reflective Teaching Applications in Their Teaching Practices: Challenges and Benefits. Innovational Research in ELT, 6(1), pp. 30-36.
Chicago 16th edition
Alten, Hilal and Muge Karakas (2025). "Investigating In-Service EFL Teachers’ Awareness of Reflective Teaching Applications in Their Teaching Practices: Challenges and Benefits". Innovational Research in ELT 6 (1):30-36.
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