An Exploration of the EFL Teachers' Styles in Classroom Interaction at the Secondary Schools of Misurata
Keywords:
Teaching styles, EFL, Classroom interactionAbstract
This research is conducted to find out teaching styles of English teachers in EFL classroom which highlights the importance of adapting teaching styles to meet the needs of students. It covers four research questions; This research used a qualitative and quantitative research design. The participants were ten English teachers and a hundred students of Zahrat Alwatan secondary school. The data were obtained through observation, recording and interview. The results of the finding indicate that teachers employ a spectrum of styles, ranging from authoritative to facilitative and the student-centered approaches, particularly those that encourage active participation, the paper is concluded by recommending reflective teaching practices, targeted professional development, and interactional flexibility to meet diverse learners' needs in EFL settings.
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