An Investigation on the Effectiveness of English Teachers Training Programs in Morocco: English Teaching Internship Initiative as a Case Study

Abstract

Once they graduate, many students seek job opportunities in other domains such as engineering, medicine, management, etc. On the other hand, students with an interest in the field of teaching look for different training programs to develop their skills and knowledge. In Morocco, teachers undergo various sets of training before actually becoming teachers. Some of this training occurs in governmental institutions like Centre Régionales des Métiers de l’Education et de la Formation, whereas others opt for partnership programs like the English Teaching Internship Initiative. The English Teaching Internship Initiative (ETII) is an educational program that aims to provide potential teachers with a practical teaching opportunity. In this program, the involved participants receive real-world teaching experience and pedagogical training provided by experienced educators. As a result, trainees enhance their classroom management, lesson planning, assessment skills, and techniques. The beneficiaries, then are supposed to be immersed voluntarily in their local communities to gain valuable skills and experiences, enhance their resumes, and make a positive influence on their professional development and the student’s learning outcomes. The aim of this article was to examine and evaluate the impact of the English Training Internship Initiative program on English Foreign Language teachers in Morocco.