This study, titled "Mapping Progress: Evaluating the Professional Development Needs of Turkish as a Foreign Language Teachers," engages in a comprehensive assessment of the perceived professional development requirements within the realm of Turkish language instruction for non-native speakers. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather insights from Turkish as a Foreign Language (TFL) teachers. The findings shed light on the specific areas of professional growth desired by educators, informing future strategies for tailored development programs within the TFL teaching community.

Turkish as a Foreign Language (TFL), Professional Development, Language Instruction

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