American International Journal of Social Science

Perceptions on Effectiveness and Teacher Motivation in ELT
Dr. Deniz Kurtoglu Eken

Abstract
Based on a qualitative research study, this article discusses language teaching professionals’ perceptions of effectiveness and motivation in a variety of ELT contexts across the world. It explores factors that appear to influence how effectiveness is perceived in different areas and discusses data obtained from 290 ELT professionals in 51 countries. While language teaching methodology and ELT overall were perceived among the top three areas in terms of effectiveness both at the country level and in the work contexts, the findings seem to suggest a need for considerable improvement in the areas of academic management and fostering teacher motivation.

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