The purpose of this qualitative study was to investigate the relationship between English teachers\\\'and learners\\\' perceptions on professional development. The study employed a qualitative approach,using interviews as its main concern. Twenty representative teachers and learners from Khorasan,Iran, were selected to participate in the interview meetings. Findings suggested that teachers andlearners agreed on some aspects of professionalism. However, there were also important areas ofdisjuncture between learners and teachers\\\' perceptions. The results also revealed that the teachers ofour sample were not much familiar with the issues of professionalism and sought to enhance theirprofessional development. They also stressed the importance to be offered for more opportunitiesfor lifelong learning education.

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