On the Relationship between Iranian EFL Teachers’ Personality Type and Their Classroom Management Orientation

Norouzi, Mohammad Hossein; Hassanpour, Seyyedeh Shirin

doi:10.22034/elt.2022.51718.2490

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

¹ English Language & Literature Department, University of Tehran, Tehran.

² English Language & Literature Department, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran.

https://doi.org/10.22034/elt.2022.51718.2490

Abstract

The present study aimed to explore whether there is any significant relationship between Iranian EFL teachers’ traits in terms of personality type and their classroom management orientation. To this end, 130 EFL teachers from private language institutes and schools participated in this study. Three data collection instruments were used: a) personal demographic questionnaire, b) Attitudes and Beliefs on Classroom Control inventory, and c) Five Factor Model personality questionnaire. The results showed that, out of five factors of personality trait and three factors of classroom management orientation, there were two significant relationships; there was a significant relationship between conscientiousness personality trait and instructional classroom management orientation, and there was also a significant relationship between conscientiousness and behavioral classroom management. No other significant relationship was found between other factors of personality and classroom management. The findings of this research can help raise awareness of teachers and teacher trainers alike of teacher personality traits and their possible relationship with classroom management orientation (of teachers).

Keywords

20.1001.1.22517995.2022.14.30.14.2

Main Subjects

English language teaching

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Journal of English Language Teaching and Learning

On the Relationship between Iranian EFL Teachers’ Personality Type and Their Classroom Management Orientation

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Volume 14, Issue 30 - Serial Number 30
Fall & Winter 2022
November 2022
Pages 230-244

On the Relationship between Iranian EFL Teachers’ Personality Type and Their Classroom Management Orientation

References

References

Volume 14, Issue 30 - Serial Number 30Fall & Winter 2022November 2022Pages 230-244

Volume 14, Issue 30 - Serial Number 30
Fall & Winter 2022
November 2022
Pages 230-244