July 15, 2025

Crossing Deserts and Oceans: Professional Development Routes of English Teachers in Arab Gulf Countries

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MAIN FINDING: Expatriate teachers in the Gulf perceive professional development as helpful for career growth, yet find it often irrelevant to their daily teaching.
KEY EVIDENCE: Experienced teachers expressed concerns about PD programmes not aligning with their specific needs, affecting their efficacy.
APPROACH: Data were gathered through a survey of 144 expatriate teachers across Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
SIGNIFICANCE: The research emphasizes the urgent need for customized professional development to meet unique educational challenges in the region.

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Survey reveals expatriate teachers face challenges in professional development, highlighting the need for tailored support.

Pitychoutis et al. (2025) studied this question.

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