A Comparison of the Kosovan and Turkish University Students' Perceptions of an Ideal Language Teacher

Abstract

In this study,  the aim of the research was to find out whether or not there are differences between the perceptions of Kosovan and Turkish University students regarding the ideal language teacher's characteristics. 240 university students studying in the English Language Teaching Departments in Kosovo and Turkey filled in a questionnaire and described the characteristics of an ideal language teacher. First, the students were asked to order their preferences regarding the ideal language teacher in terms of importance. Then, the students answered an open-ending question, describing the characteristics of an ideal language teacher in a paragraph. Results showed that both for Kosovan and Turkish students, qualities of ideal language teachers, considering: knowledge of subject matter, personal qualities, the relationship between students and the teacher -classroom management were considered important. Classroom management was the only quality which Kosovan students gave more importance to compared to the Turkish students. 

Keywords

• effective teacher characteristics,ideal language teacher,perception

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