Table 2 Coding process
From: Liberating an EFL teacher as an activist teacher professional identity in MA TESOL classrooms
Raw data | Initial code | Focused codes |
|---|---|---|
1- In my opinion, a CPD program is a solution to an issue. | solution to an issue | Â |
2- CPD should be planed based on a need in the institution. It should be chosen carefully to serve a purpose, improve professional skills and pedagogical knowledge of teachers and solve a problem and upraise the level of students. | needs of institution solve a problem improve students’ learning |  |
3- CPD programs train teachers to improve their performance which ultimately enhances the learning outcomes. It can target either teachers’ development or students’ achievement. | enhance teachers’ knowledge to improve students’ learning outcomes | Definition of CPD |
priority is to organizational objectives. | ||
4- A CPD program should be in line with the organizational objectives. | Related to institution’s needs- contextually oriented |  |
5- CPD programs should stem from the needs of a particular school or institution. It should have a strong relationship with the context where it is held. | Â | Â |