| dc.description.abstract | Education plays a pivotal role in shaping individuals and fostering their professional growth. Integrating practical experiences, particularly through international community service programs, is essential for teacher trainers to develop their pedagogical skills and broaden their perspectives. This study delves into the participation of teacher trainers in an international community service program at an Islamic Boarding School in Malaysia, aiming to comprehend their journey in finding their voice as educators. The objective is to explore how such experiences contribute to enhancing teaching effectiveness, deepening understanding of Islamic educational values, and fostering professional development amidst global dynamics.
Employing a qualitative approach with a narrative inquiry design, this study focused on understanding the experiences and perceptions of teacher trainees involved in a one-month international community service program. Through in-depth individual interviews conducted via Zoom meetings, data collection aims to capture the nuanced stories and insights of the participants. Participants, selected from active teacher trainees, engaged in discussions concerning their positive experiences, encountered challenges, employed strategies for overcoming difficulties, and the impact of the program on their professional identity development.
The findings of the study shed light on various aspects, including positive experiences gained, challenges faced, strategies employed, and teacher identity development. Positive experiences encompass improvements in class management and teaching skills, while challenges include managing diverse learning styles and limited resources. Strategies for overcoming difficulties include intrinsic approaches like improving class management and rapid adaptation, alongside external strategies such as collaboration with peers and resource utilization. The study suggests leveraging positive experiences to enhance teaching effectiveness, emphasizing effective class management techniques, collaboration with fellow teachers, and fostering continuous teacher identity development through workshops and reflection.
Keywords: Identity, Teacher Identity, Language Teacher Identity, Teaching Skills And Islamic Religious School | en_US |
