PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Professional development, Foreign language teachers, Social networks, Teacher collaboration, Digital learning, Online communities, Educational technology, Peer support, Lifelong learning, Teacher training.Abstrak
This article explores the growing significance of social networks in the professional development of foreign language teachers. In the context of rapidly evolving educational technologies and global interconnectedness, the study emphasizes how digital platforms—such as Facebook groups, LinkedIn communities, and specialized forums—serve as dynamic spaces for collaborative learning, knowledge exchange, and peer support among educators. The article outlines the theoretical underpinnings of professional learning communities and examines how social networking tools contribute to teachers’ continuous growth in both linguistic and pedagogical competencies.
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