EXAMINING THE PROFESSIONALISM OF EFL TEACHERS: WHY DOES THIS TOPIC REMAIN RELEVANT?
This research aims to find out a broad picture of EFL teacher professionalism. This research explains the characteristics possessed by Professional EFL English teachers. In the review presented in this article, the literature study focuses on research published in many reputable national and international journals following the professional studies of EFL teachers. The results of the study show that the aspects reflected by professional EFL teachers are knowledge about students, knowledge about the subject matter, knowledge about teaching strategies, factors that influence teacher professionalism, and professional development. The professionalism of an EFL English teacher is related to the teacher's views or beliefs regarding how professional aspects are acquired and developed.
Professionalism, EFL Teacher, Literature Study.