Developing a Teacher-Training Program in Indonesian Context

The challenges that are facing language teachers of the new millennium are many and complex. Sometimes they find themselves at the crossroad of so many changes that are rapidly taking place. They face difficulties in adjusting themselves to these new challenges. Therefore a training program for these teachers is needed. To achieve maximum result from a training program, it is important to set up the program in local context. This paper, in the light of this issue, examines various theoretical issues in designing a teacher-training course. Highlights are given to the types and components of an effective program. Sample of a training program is also provided.