scholarly journals Job Challenges Faced by Novice EFL High School Teachers

Author(s):  
Ngoc Duyen Tran

The transition from pre-service teachers into novice teachers is a challenging process that has certain effects on teachers' lifelong careers. This study was conducted with the aim of exploring the job challenges that novice EFL high school teachers in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam faced in their first five years of teaching practice. This descriptive study adopted two research tools, including questionnaire and semi-structured interview. Thirty novice EFL high school teachers responded to the questionnaire and four of them were invited to participate in a semi-structured interview. The results showed that novice EFL high school teachers encountered job challenges at a medium frequency level. Specifically, based on the results of three One-Sample T Tests, it can be concluded that the novices were confronted with school context challenges at a high level, followed by the medium level of learners and classroom management challenges. Novices just dealt with lesson-related challenges at a low level. In addition, the findings from the semi-structured interviews presented several different job challenges including applying the teaching methods learned at university, lesson preparation, students’ negative attitudes towards learning English, students’ proficiency, workload, and pressure of achievement or credit-driven practice. Future studies on novice EFL teachers’ job challenges should be done on a larger scale and scope, and employ multiple research methods to collect the data.

2018 ◽  
Vol 214 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-84
Author(s):  
Mohammed Mizel Tahir

       This study was conducted in order to determine the effective techniques of classroom management that can be used to minimize classroom misbehavior and maximize effective learning. Classroom management is probably the most difficult part of teaching .High school teachers in Iraq, like in all countries, face instances of misbehavior in the form of off-task behavior or more serious disruptions. When a teacher is forced to deal with constant disruptions or a teacher cannot control his or her classroom then learning is not taking place. Thus, the objective of this study is to determine what methods of classroom management are available for teachers. This study used different methods to gather information on the best ways of classroom management. There have been many studies that serve to support universal classroom methods of classroom management techniques. Throughout my humble experience as teacher in college of police I found many Iraqi universities professors and high school teachers are still sticking with traditional (outdated) ways and techniques of teaching English regardless of their learner's needs and motivations. Thus the teachers have to think with the central question being “what do these students need and how can I meet those needs.” The significance of this study is that Iraqi and Arab teachers (who use English language as a second language as a means of communication) who are having problems coping with misbehavior in their classroom can use the techniques recommended by this study in order to improve their classroom management. This study found that there are varieties of techniques taken from the classroom management theories that aid in improving classroom management.


2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (14) ◽  
pp. 141-160
Author(s):  
Lidiane Bezerra Oliveira ◽  
Armstrong Miranda Evangelista

A problemática deste trabalho consiste em investigar o desenvolvimento da aula expositiva de Geografia, em escolas públicas de Teresina-PI. Especificamente, buscou-se caracterizar os modelos de aulas expositivas de Geografia; caracterizar a aula expositiva de Geografia desenvolvida pelos professores do Ensino Médio; analisar como o professor usa a linguagem nas aulas expositivas de Geografia e, por último, debater uma proposta de sequência didática que promova a interatividade na aula de Geografia. Trata-se de um estudo de natureza qualitativa. Do ponto de vista teórico-conceitual, o estudo foi desenvolvido com base nos seguintes eixos: primeiramente, considera as reflexões sobre a aula expositiva, tanto na perspectiva tradicional quanto na perspectiva dialógica. Em segundo lugar, focaliza a aula na prática docente em Geografia. E, em terceiro lugar, sublinha o papel da linguagem para o aperfeiçoamento da aula de Geografia. A partir deste quadro de referência, o texto está estruturado em sete seções, compreendendo a Introdução, caminhos metodológicos e três seções teóricas, uma de análise e uma propositiva. PALAVRAS-CHAVE Aula expositiva. Aula expositiva dialógica. Linguagem. Ensino de Geografia. GEOGRAPHY LESSON IN SECONDARY EDUCATION: the legacy of tradition to renewal of possibilities ABSTRACT The problem of this study is to investigate the development of lecture of geography in public schools in Teresina-PI. Specifically, we sought to characterize the models of lectures of Geography; characterize the lecture of Geography developed by high school teachers; analyze how the teacher uses the language in lectures of Geography and finally discuss a proposed didactic sequence that promotes interactivity in geography class. This is a qualitative study. From the theoretical and conceptual point of view, the study was developed based on the following principles: first, considers the reflections on the lecture, both in traditional perspective as the dialogical perspective. Second, the class focuses on teaching practice in geography. And thirdly, it emphasizes the role of language for the improvement of Geography class. From this frame of reference, the text is structured in seven sections, comprising the Introduction, methodological paths and three theoretical sections, one of analysis and one propositive. KEYWORDS Lecture. Dialogic lecture. Language. Geography teaching. ISSN: 2236-3904REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE EDUCAÇÃO EM GEOGRAFIA - RBEGwww.revistaedugeo.com.br - [email protected]


2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 74-81
Author(s):  
Ángel SERRANO-AROCA ◽  
Joan Josep SOLAZ-PORTOLÉS

Even though the study of polymers is included in the school secondary curriculum in Spain, all the signs are that this topic is not being adequately addressed in the classroom. For this reason, this paper focuses on two key factors for polymers teaching and learning at secondary level: teachers and textbooks. A qualitative methodology, based on semi-structured interviews and a content analysis of textbooks, has been used. Six High School teachers have participated in this research. Attempts have been made to find out teachers' opinion about introducing contents of polymers in the classroom by means of semi-structured interviews. The content analysis of textbooks used in many schools of Spain has been carried out through the application of a assessment questionnaire. The results obtained as regards the polymers suggest that: a) Teachers provide only a limited amount of time for this topic in the curriculum; b) Textbooks do not include a large part of basic contents; and c) The low level of knowledge of students is justified by a) and b).


Author(s):  
Thao Thu Thi Nguyen ◽  
Hoang Yen Phuong

In Vietnam, writing is considered the most challenging skill by English as a Foreign Language (EFL)students. These students encounter various kinds of problems in their writing process, from generating ideas to revising their tasks. Previous studies reveal that collaborative writing could bringstudents numerous benefits regarding their writing performance. The present study was conducted to examinethe impacts of collaborative writing on EFL students’ paragraph writing performance and investigate their attitudes toward using collaborative writing in learning English writing. This research followed a mixed-method design, which lasted 15 weeks and was conducted with the participants of 80 EFL tenth-grade students in a high school context. Three research instruments namely the writing tests (pre-and post-test), questionnaires, and semi-structured interviews were employed in this study. The findings showedan improvement in EFL students’ paragraph writing performance after they had experienced collaborative writing. Moreover, the majority of EFL students also showed their highly positive attitudes towards using collaborative writing in learning English writing. Finally, the suggested pedagogical implications of using collaborative writing in learning English writing are hoped to contribute to the innovation of teaching writing in the context of high school in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam.


2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 1464-1479
Author(s):  
Battal Göldağ

This research aims to determine the relationship between self-efficacy perceptions and job satisfaction of teachers working in high schools. The universe of the research is composed of the teachers working in high schools in Malatya Battalgazi and Yeşilyurt districts in the fall semester of the academic year 2019-2020. Simple random sampling method has been used for sample selection. In our study, the “Teacher Self-Efficacy Scale” and the short form of the adapted “Minnesota Job Satisfaction Scale” have been used. According to the new results we obtained in our research; teachers' job satisfaction is at a moderate level; self-efficacy perceptions are quite sufficient. There is a moderately significant positive correlation between self-efficacy levels perceived by teachers, self-efficacy levels of student participation, classroom management self-efficacy levels, teaching strategies self-efficacy levels, general job satisfaction levels, internal satisfaction levels and external satisfaction levels.   Keywords: Self-efficacy, Teacher Self-Efficacy, Job Satisfaction, High School Teachers;


2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-31
Author(s):  
Tori Colson ◽  
Yajuan Xiang ◽  
Moriah Smothers

The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of professional development in co-teaching on teacher self-efficacy among general and special education rural high school teachers. A causal-comparative research design was used to survey 256 rural high school teachers from the South and Midwest regions of the U.S. to measure their self-efficacy in student engagement, instructional practices, and classroom management. One-way analysis and independent samples t-test was used to analyze these data using SPSS statistical software. The results indicated a significant difference between teachers with and without experience in a co-teaching classroom regarding their efficacy in using instructional practices. Furthermore, ANOVA results indicated a significant difference in the number of hours of professional development a teacher received in co-teaching as it relates to their efficacy in student engagement, instructional practices, and classroom management. Further discussion and recommendations are also included.


2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 1441 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fatma Sadık

This is a descriptive study in phenomenology design to investigate the views of high school teachers with regard to classroom management in depth. A total of 24 teachers working at high schools in the central districts of the city of Adana participated on a voluntary basis. The data was collected by a descriptive content analysis technique through the Written Opinion Receiving Form (YGF) with seven open-ended questions developed by the author of this study. At the end of the research, it was detected that the teachers mostly perceived classroom management as effective teaching and discipline in the classroom. According to the results, the participants mostly found themselves sufficient in effective teaching, accomplishing this by rousing eagerness to learn, attention drawing, activating students in the classes, and by using technological materials. Problems in classroom management were related to behavior management, teaching effectiveness and motivating students according to the study’s findings. The teachers reported that the problems derive from the students’ characteristics (usually showing problematic behaviors, disobeying the rules, as well as learning disabilities) and a lack of educational materials at schools. Reading about it, practicing what has been learned and sharing the problems with colleagues were reported as the most commonly used methods to tackle the challenges. The teachers thought that strengthening the school/parents collaboration, the school administration taking joint actions with the teachers, parents’ regular communications with the school and being aware of their children’s school performance were required for effectively solving these problems. The teachers, who determined that pre-school training in classroom management was inadequate because of being disconnected to real life experiences and generally theoretical, stated that they need to receive training for tackling misbehavior of the students, and to improve professional ethics as well as their communication skills.  ÖzetLise öğretmenlerinin sınıf yönetimine yönelik görüşlerini derinlemesine inceleme amacıyla yapılan bu araştırma olgubilim deseninde nitel bir araştırmadır. Araştırmaya Adana ili merkez ilçelerindeki liselerde görev yapan toplam 24 öğretmen gönüllü olarak katılmıştır. Veriler araştırmacı tarafından geliştirilen ve toplam yedi açık uçlu sorudan oluşan Yazılı Görüş Alma Formu (YGF) ile toplanmış, betimsel içerik analizi tekniğiyle analiz edilmiştir. Araştırma sonucunda öğretmenlerin sınıf yönetimini çoğunlukla etkili öğretim yapma ve sınıfta disiplini sağlama olarak algıladığı görülmüştür. Elde edilen bulgulara göre öğretmenler kendilerini daha çok etkili öğretim yapmada yeterli görmekte ve bunu öğrenme isteği uyandırma, dikkat çekme, öğrenciyi derste aktif kılma ve teknolojik materyalleri kullanarak sağlamaktadırlar. Araştırma sonuçlarına göre sınıf yönetiminde yaşanan sorunlar çoğunlukla davranış yönetimi, etkili öğretim yapma ve öğrencileri motive etmeyle ilgilidir. Öğretmenler yaşanan sorunların çoğunlukla öğrenci özelliklerinden (sürekli problem davranış gösterme, kurallara uymama, öğrenme güçlüğü) ve okullardaki materyal eksikliğinden kaynaklandığını düşünmektedir. Kitap okuma, öğrendiklerini uygulama ve sorunları meslektaşlarıyla paylaşma öğretmenlerin yaşadıkları sorunlarla baş etmek için izledikleri yollardır. Öğretmenlere göre okulda yaşanan sorunların etkili çözümü için okul-aile işbirliğinin güçlendirilmesi, okul yöneticilerinin öğretmenlerle birlikte hareket etmesi, ailelerin okulla sürekli iletişim halinde olması ve çocuklarının okul yaşantılarından haberdar olması gerekmektedir. Sınıf yönetimiyle ilgili hizmet öncesi eğitimlerini gerçek yaşamdan kopuk ve teorik olması nedeniyle yetersiz bulan öğretmenler eğitime ihtiyaç duydukları konuları öğrencilerin istenmeyen davranışlarıyla baş etme, mesleki etik ve iletişim becerileri olarak ifade etmişlerdir.


Author(s):  
Dilek Durukan ◽  
Ayhan Kahraman

Whether the mother tongue (L1) should be included or excluded in foreign language classes has been debated by researchers and there is no consensus on this controversial issue.   However, most of the studies are conducted on the tertiary level, and there is very few on the primary & secondary levels.  Therefore, this study explores the perspectives of English teachers working in primary schools in comparison to high schools affiliated with national education. It also investigates for which language skills both of those groups find the use of mother tongue (Turkish) relatively effective and their justification behind the use of L1 in their classes in which English is taught as a foreign language. A total of 30 primary and 30 high school teachers working in Usak participated the study voluntarily. The study has employed mixed-method and   data was collected through a questionnaire developed by Kuru and Tekin (2019). Moreover, semi structured interviews were conducted to obtain qualitative data with randomly selected primary school (8) and high school teachers (8). By means of SPSS, descriptive statistics were conducted and qualitative data were analyzed thematically. Findings of the quantitative data indicated that majority of both primary and high school teachers support the use of mother tongue in EFL classes. Additionally, there is no significance difference between the perceptions of primary school and high school teachers regarding the use of L1. Finally, results of the qualitative data advocate the findings of the quantitative data.


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