Author : Bambang Yudi Cahyono; State University of Malang By: Iris Windhu Pravitri

 The effort of developing English teachers’ professional competence.  Policies taken by Government East of Java that selected 22 English teachers.  Teachers of Pre-Internationally Standarized Schools (RSBI) are sent to study abroad.  Sandwich Program at university of Malang and Angeles University Foundation

 Describing English teachers’ feelings, expectations and their perspective on professional development.  Giving questionnaire with three open ended questions.

 Table 1. Feeling the Opportunity to study overseas NO.Feelings of Study OverseasNumber of cases 1.Excited18 2.Challenged14 3.Sad3

No.Expectation of Studying OverseasNumber of cases 1.Getting new experiences7 2.Understanding cross cultural values6 3.Searching for references6 4.Learning the teaching process5 5.Interacting with new society5 6.Learning new teaching technics/strategies5 7.Expanding Knowledge4 8.Learning more about ESP4 9.Facing new challenges3 10.Understanding new educational system3 11.Learning the language2 12.Learning the instructional material2 13.Getting more motivated to learn2 14.Learning psychology in education1

No.Relation of the education to professional development Number of cases 1.Increasing professionalism12 2.Advancing education8 3.Enriching experiences in running classes4 4.Giving more credits related to teachers’ certification program 1

 Studying overseas contributed to professional development.  The opportunity to study overseas was welcome cheerfully with various expectation.  The study suggest the academic and cultural benefits  The policy will be maintained in the following years by the government.

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