GENDER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ATTITUDES OF MOROCCAN EFL TEACHERS

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Autori principali: Tighoula, Lahcen, Nadif, Bendaoud
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author Tighoula, Lahcen
Nadif, Bendaoud
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Nadif, Bendaoud
contents <p><strong><span lang="EN-GB">ABSTRACT</span></strong><span lang="EN-GB"><br>This article explores how gender shapes Moroccan EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers’ attitudes toward professional development (PD). Drawing on a mixed-methods design, it combines data from an online survey of 87 teachers across Moroccan regions with qualitative insights from eight semi-structured interviews. The study examines general attitudes, perceived barriers, and gender-related dimensions of collaboration and leadership in PD. While statistical analysis revealed no significant gender-based differences overall, qualitative findings suggest female teachers experience unique socio-cultural pressures that subtly affect their engagement, leadership roles, and collaborative practices. Bourdieu’s concept of <em>habitus</em> and Hofer & Lembens’ model of teacher attitudes provide the theoretical underpinning. The findings raise critical questions about the inclusiveness of PD frameworks and the need for gender-sensitive planning in Morocco’s education reform. Recommendations are made for policymakers, teacher educators, and PD program designers.</span></p>
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spellingShingle GENDER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ATTITUDES OF MOROCCAN EFL TEACHERS
Tighoula, Lahcen
Nadif, Bendaoud
Gender, habitus, teacher collaboration, teacher professional development.
<p><strong><span lang="EN-GB">ABSTRACT</span></strong><span lang="EN-GB"><br>This article explores how gender shapes Moroccan EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teachers’ attitudes toward professional development (PD). Drawing on a mixed-methods design, it combines data from an online survey of 87 teachers across Moroccan regions with qualitative insights from eight semi-structured interviews. The study examines general attitudes, perceived barriers, and gender-related dimensions of collaboration and leadership in PD. While statistical analysis revealed no significant gender-based differences overall, qualitative findings suggest female teachers experience unique socio-cultural pressures that subtly affect their engagement, leadership roles, and collaborative practices. Bourdieu’s concept of <em>habitus</em> and Hofer & Lembens’ model of teacher attitudes provide the theoretical underpinning. The findings raise critical questions about the inclusiveness of PD frameworks and the need for gender-sensitive planning in Morocco’s education reform. Recommendations are made for policymakers, teacher educators, and PD program designers.</span></p>
title GENDER AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: ATTITUDES OF MOROCCAN EFL TEACHERS
topic Gender, habitus, teacher collaboration, teacher professional development.
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19370558