Comprehensive Overview of the Impact of Hybrid CPD Models on EFL Teacher Efficacy and Student Outcomes in the National Context

Abstract

Continuing professional development is essential for enhancing the quality of teaching and learning in English as a Foreign Language education. Hybrid CPD models have been a central focus in language teaching for decades, with various models and approaches proposed to enhance teacher competencies and student learning outcomes. However, the literature lacks a comprehensive review of the existing models, applications, and impacts of hybrid CPD on EFL/ESL teachers. This paper addresses this gap by providing a theoretical review of hybrid CPD models, their key characteristics, and empirical evidence on their effectiveness in improving teacher efficacy and student achievement in national contexts. This research paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the impact of hybrid CPD models, which combine face-to-face and online components, on English as a Foreign Language teacher efficacy and student outcomes in a national context. This study explores the key characteristics, goals, and applications of these hybrid CPD models, their empirical impact on teachers’ pedagogical knowledge, self-efficacy, and professional identity, and the subsequent influence on student engagement, achievement, and language proficiency. The findings of this study indicate that hybrid CPD models can significantly enhance EFL teacher competencies and improve student learning outcomes when designed and implemented effectively, considering contextual factors. Specifically, the impact of hybrid CPD models on EFL teacher efficacy and student outcomes was multifaceted. These models can foster the development of teachers’ pedagogical knowledge, self-efficacy, and professional identity, which, in turn, can lead to improved student engagement, achievement, and language proficiency. However, the effectiveness of hybrid CPD models is contingent on careful design and implementation that considers the unique contextual factors of the educational setting, such as infrastructure, access to technology, and cultural norms. When implemented thoughtfully and with attention to context, hybrid CPD models can be powerful tools for enhancing the quality of English teaching and learning quality.