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The 4 Educational Science International Conference
Towards a Sustainable Future of Education: Preparing Teachers and Prospective Teachers for the Digital Age

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Perceptions Of Effective Teacher And Teaching: Voices of EFL Pre-Service Teachers

Dyah Sunggingwati, Dian Anggriyani, Susilo Susilo
Mulawarman University, Indonesia
dyahsunggingwati@fkip.unmul.ac.id

Abstract

Background – Teachers have a significant impact on students' learning and achievement and
some teachers are clearly more effective than others at achieving desired educational goals.
This study explores the effectiveness of teacher and teaching from the perspective of the EFL
pre-service teachersPurpose – This study explores perceptions of nine pre-service teachers
about teacher and teaching when they enrolled in the Micro Teaching course as part of their
self-reflection after completing the course.Design/methodology/approach – Nine pre-service
teachers were voluntary participated in this case study. They participated in the in-depth
interviews and reflection journalings using Indonesian language to allow them freely express
their experiences and thoughts. Content analysis was employed to analyze the data.Findings –
The findings have indicated that generally the pre-service teachers have positive perceptions
about their English teachers when they were at schools. They found that the teachers and
experiences gained during in their schools have informed them what should be done for their
students when they will complete their teaching particularly in the teaching practicum
program. It has provided some reflections what should effective teachers do and what
teaching should look like in the classroom.Research limitations– Only nine pre-service
teachers participated in this study therefore the findings cannot be generalized. Future
research could extent with more participants with data such as from observations and
portfolios.Originality/value – The findings of this study implied that providing more
knowledge and experiences during Teacher Education will shape better understanding about
teaching and what teacher should be doing.

Keywords: effective teaching, effective teaching, EFL context, pre-service teachers

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