Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Volume 14. Number 1 March 2023 Pp. 316-333
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol14no1.20
Essential Traits of Influential Professors in Virtual Teaching from EFLLs’ Perspectives
Hanan Dhia Akef Alsalihi
English Department, College of Education for Women
Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq
Emial: Dr.hanan@coeduw.uobaghdad.edu.iq
Received:12/28/20222 Accepted:03/10/2023 Published: 03/24/2023
Abstract:
There are numerous ways to define the traits of influential professors, including behavior (such as warmth, civility, and clarity), knowledge (of subject matter and students), and beliefs, among many others. According to research; influential teaching can also defined as the capacity to improve student achievement. This; is only one way to express effectiveness, as stated. However; the preferred definition of high-quality teaching in the United States and many other countries is teacher effects on student achievement. Therefore; this study aimed to determine the characteristics of influential professors in Online Teaching at the English department. This study; believed to be significant for college professors who will show them how learners see successful professors and what characteristics they would like their professors to enjoy. This study contributes to the understanding of what students expect from their professors and will assist future EFL instructors in comprehending what students believe is expected of them. The findings of the present research showed that there are many essential traits of influential professors in virtual teaching as stated by their students such as: being positive, teaching English to be used in and out of the virtual classrooms, enjoying online teaching, being flexible, punctual, etc.
Keywords: English as a foreign language learner, essential traits, influential professors, EFLLs perspectives, virtual teaching
Cite as: Alsalihi, H. D. A. (2023). Essential Traits of Influential Professors in Virtual Teaching from EFLLs’ PerspectivesArab World English Journal, 14 (1) 316-333.
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.24093/awej/vol14no1.20
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