Abstract
The qualities of a good English language teacher play a key role in the effective English language instruction. Most importantly, students are influenced by the good qualities of a language teacher. Hence, the present paper delves into the students’ perceptions of the essential attributes and characteristics that define good English language teachers. A structured questionnaire has been administered through online mode to 435 students across disciplines such as: engineering, science, humanities and social sciences. The questionnaire contained 10 statements on the subject knowledge, personality, adaptability, learning environment, passion for teaching, versatility, interpersonal communication skills, and professional development as key qualities and components of effective English language teachers. Students had to mark their responses to the statements from the five options given on the Likert Scale. Informal interviews with 10 experienced teachers, classroom teaching observation, and student feedback of teaching were also used to obtain data. Results showed that Teachers must know their subjects well ranked in the first position with the weighted average of 4.68; and versatility is ranked the lowest in the tenth position indicating a lower level of consensus among respondents on its significance in effective teaching. By synthesizing existing literature and conducting surveys and interviews with both students and educators, this paper aims to shed light on the multifaceted nature of effective English language instruction. The findings provide valuable insights for teacher training programs, educational institutions, and language instructors, contributing to the enhancement of English language teaching and learning outcomes.
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Rajakumar Guduru, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, India
Saranya C., Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, India
Raju Dhuli, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, India
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Conference: BCE2024
Stream: Teaching Experiences
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Guduru R., C. S., & Dhuli R. (2025) ESL Students and Teachers’ Perceptions of Qualities of English Language Teachers ISSN: 2435-9467 – The Barcelona Conference on Education 2024: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 155-168) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-9467.2024.16
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2435-9467.2024.16
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