The professional development of primary EFL teachers

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This publication features research by national and international scholars in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) education, applied linguistics, and educational sciences, focusing on primary EFL teacher education. It addresses the shift in educational research towards the role of teachers and aspects of the teaching profession that contribute to effective education. The contributions highlight under-researched areas of professional development for primary EFL teachers, aiming to fill existing gaps and encourage further studies while enhancing communication about EFL teacher development across related fields. The book provides an overview of primary EFL teaching in Europe and beyond, presenting contemporary research on policies and practices in primary EFL teacher education, in-service training, and the professional competencies and beliefs of primary EFL teachers. Edited by Eva Wilden and Raphaela Porsch, this interdisciplinary work includes contributions from various researchers, enriching the discourse on the professional growth of EFL educators.