Exploring Novice and Experienced Iranian EFL Teachers' Beliefs Representations: A More Vivid Picture

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  • Author(s): Mehrpour, Sae; Moghaddam, Meisam
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Online Submission. Apr 2018 12(2):17-50.
  • Publication Date:
    2018
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      34
    • Subject Terms:
      English (Second Language); Second Language Learning; Second Language Instruction; Teacher Attitudes; Language Teachers; Beginning Teachers; Experienced Teachers; Pedagogical Content Knowledge; Classroom Techniques; Qualitative Research; Case Studies; Grounded Theory; Validity; Educational Practices; Sampling; Measures (Individuals); Knowledge Base for Teaching; Teacher Characteristics; Semi Structured Interviews; Questionnaires; Observation; Check Lists
    • Subject Terms:
      Iran
    • ISSN:
      2157-4898
    • Abstract:
      As part of a larger scale research on teachers' beliefs and practices, the present study examined the categories of pedagogical beliefs of novice and experienced EFL teachers (gleaned from the administration of 'Importance of Pedagogical Knowledge Scale' (IPKS)) and their verbal reports through semi structured interviews and stimulated recall, and compared these categories to their practices which were examined through classroom observation. The goal was to explore the possible mismatches between novice and experienced teachers' beliefs (TB) and practices in relation to classroom management and organization, language assessment, motivation, and teachers' knowledge including, content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, and pedagogical knowledge. Within the domain of the qualitative research, a multi-case study design was utilized, involving eight novice and experienced teachers who were selected through purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using the constant comparative method around common themes and categories, which were identified as distinctive features of teachers' beliefs; the same categories were then compared with teachers' practices. To ensure the validity of the results, multiple data sources were used to triangulate the data. The results of the study showed that the pedagogical beliefs of novice and experienced teachers were represented differently in their practices, and except for teachers' content knowledge there were mismatches between their beliefs and practices considering the other major categories.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Number of References:
      98
    • Publication Date:
      2018
    • Accession Number:
      ED581469