Peer Observation as the Ultimate Tool to Carry out Continuing Professional Development: Case of EFL Teachers in the Department of English at the University of Tlemcen

Abstract

This study aims at investigating the impact of using peer observation for EFL teachers in higher education. In this study, the main objective is to explore teachers’ views regarding the implementation of peer observation to carry out continuing professional development. For this reason, an exploratory case study was conducted with EFL teachers in the department of English at the University of Tlemcen. Data were collected through a questionnaire that was administered to ten teachers and a semistructured interview was conducted with the only expert in Teacher Education Development at the department of English. After analysing the data, the results revealed that EFL teachers hold positive views regarding this investigative procedure as it is effective in improving teaching practices and has a significant impact on their professional growth. This finding confirms the researcher's hypotheses, which likely centred around the positive impact of peer observation on teacher development.