Professional Development for English Language Teachers in Libya: Beginning and Ambition

الملخص

The topic of this article is essential for the world of English language teachers since many English teachers have genuine potential to develop professionally. Some of these teachers are recent graduates with ambitions to enter teaching, while others have upwards of a quarter-century of experience. Still, all use the same strategy, regardless of the curricula and levels that they teach. This study investigates the factors influencing teacher professional development in the English language classroom. Its purpose is to illustrate professional development and highlight the importance of teacher training in today's world.  Besides, it researches the topic of teacher development to see what possibilities and activities are available. The study proposes that teacher professional development leads to higher educational success.     Regarding methodology, the researchers created a questionnaire with four open-ended questions as well as sixteen yes-or-no questions that 23 language teachers answered. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that most ELT teachers appreciate the essence of the term "professional development.