KEY ATTRIBUTES OF EFFECTIVE ENGLISH TEACHERS: HIGHER SECONDARY STUDENT PERSPECTIVES IN PAKISTAN
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Effective English Teachers, English Language Teaching (ELT), Higher Secondary Education, Pakistan, Student Perspectives, Teacher AttributesAbstract
The role of an English teacher in effective language teaching is crucial. Their behaviour, methodology, and relationship with students have a significant impact on their performance. This study examined the attributes of an effective English teacher from the perspective of higher secondary students in Pakistan. A mixed method approach was used to collect both quantitative and qualitative data through a self-explanatory questionnaire. Simple random sampling was used to collect data from 100 students. Quantitative data were collected on 5 point Likert scale highlighting the personal qualities, the professional qualities and the pedagogical skills of English teachers. These qualities of effective English teachers were further extended by adding some more characteristics using qualitative data approach. In conclusion, this study provided an opportunity for teachers to check their self-suitability as “effective English teacher” as well as to recognize the students’ expectations about effective English teachers. Consequently, the study also provides a platform for teachers and researchers to understand and promote effective English teaching practices and encourages further research on the topic to fill the gap of relevant studies.
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