Evaluation of Iranian EFL Teachers’ Perceptions towards the New Practices of Classroom Management

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Zohreh Jafari ¹ , Leila Anjomshoa ² , Neda Fatehi Rad ³

1 - Ph.D. Candidate, Department of English Language, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
2 - Assistant Professor, Department of English Language, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran
3 - Department of English Language, Kerman branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran

Received: 2023-10-13 Accepted : 2024-08-13 Published : 2024-09-07

Keywords: Management, Classroom Management, Teachers&#039, Perception, New Management Practices, EFL Context,

Abstract :

The present qualitative study made an attempt to evaluate the Iranian EFL teachers’ perceptions towards the practices of innovative classroom management. Since classroom management is a research area which plays a pivotal role in the quality of teaching, this contribution is of high importance and significance. In doing so, 20 English professors of language department of Azad university were selected through available sampling method. Data were gathered through a semi-structured interview and an open-ended questionnaire. The interview questions were developed based on the literature review which was carried out by the researchers. The researchers recorded the participants' responses for further in-depth analysis. As the results indicated, some practices were extracted from the data which are response to students’ misbehavior, class communication, fulfillment of learner expectations, time management, showing care and attention to learners, giving and receiving feedback, interaction with students’ family, showing flexibility, showing accountability and commitment, planning lessons, planning group works, and professional ethics. The results can be used in teacher preparation programs for classroom management in the future. The results may also increase the width and breadth of knowledge of classroom management of those interested in this topic.