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Teacher credibility is assumed to be the most important variable which affects teacher-student interaction. It may be one possible reason for why students prefer to have more classes with some particular teachers than others. Highly credible teachers can motivate the students and maximize their overall academic performance. In light of the foregoin...
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... Tables 4 and 5 display, a statistically significant difference between male and female teacher credibility evaluation is apparent. For the credibility of male and female teachers, the Mann-Whitney U test showed the existence of a significant difference for male (Mdn=83, n=200) and female teachers (Mdn=88.5, n=200), U=27097, Z=6.14, r=0.30. ...Citations
... Within Eastern cultures, Safaei and Shahrokhi (2019) argue that EFL teachers generally maintain a certain distance from students to uphold classroom order, especially in big classes. Sarani et al. (2019) results investigate a different perspective emphasizing that instructors with more native-like accents are perceived as more credible. Finally, credibility can affect language achievement as it is a significant predictor of willingness to attend EFL classes (Pishghadam et al., 2019). ...
... Moreover, an interesting finding surfaced when students were questioned about the significance of their teacher's American accent. Although they found proficiency to be important, accent did not hold the same status, contradicting previous findings such as Sarani et al. (2019). One explanation could be that they valued her character, teaching style, relationship, and overall classroom management more. ...
The study provides an exploration into the dynamics of the teacher-student relationship within an EFL context. Through the use of qualitative analysis, it investigates the effect of immediacy, credibility, and pedagogical love on student engagement and motivation within a Saudi Arabian higher education setting. The study reveals that the three dispositions, when interconnected, can foster a conducive learning environment that encourages active student participation and enhances academic learning. The importance of prioritizing emotional connections over purely linguistic goals and integrating cultural and social beliefs into pedagogical practices were also explored. It also underscored the importance of using the vernacular in promoting cultural identity and positioning teachers as influential role models. The study further identifies student perceptions of respect from authoritative figures as significant and that teacher energy, both physical and intellectual, as critical in shaping student acceptance of the learning environment. Lastly, it highlights a generational shift in teaching methodologies towards a more modern, humanistic style in line with changing generations. The research ends with recommendations for professional development to engage language learners effectively and improve educational outcomes.
