Abstract

An investigation into English language teachers' awareness of professional development in Ondo City, Nigeria was the focus of this study. The study adopted the descriptive design. One null hypothesis was tested at 0.05 level of significance, while one research question was answered. Ten (10) Senior Secondary schools were randomly selected. Ten teachers teaching SS2 English(one per school) were purposively selected. Teacher disposition to professional development questionnaire (r = .84) was used in data collection. Data were analysed using frequency counts, percentage and means, and t-test Findings revealed that teachers' level of awareness of professional development was high(70.0%). Again, there was no significant gender difference in English awareness of professional development activities(t t= 2.24; p>.05).Based on the findings of the study, it is recommended, among others, that (8) English language teachers' should acquaint themselves with various professional development outlets for improved professional competence.