In-service teacher training in Libya between myth and reality

Résumé

Over the last two decades, English language teachers have witnessed many changes in the way of learning and teaching the language. Such changes were as a result of pre- and in-service language teacher education programs. Therefore, the need of in-service training of teachers must not be underestimated. The focus of this paper is to obtain teachers' voices about the courses offered to them and how important such courses are in enhancing their teaching expertise, skills, and competence. Data for this study was collected through a questionnaire distributed to schoolteachers and university lecturers who were being offered training courses. The findings indicate that there is a lack of support and encouragement offered by the Libyan ministry of education. Despite this fact, participants held a positive attitude concerning the significance of getting in-service training. Many teachers expressed their favor for receiving more training to develop their professional teaching skills, no matter what educational degree they hold.