Haunting Native Speakerism? Students’ Perceptions toward Native Speaking English Teachers

Kun, Wu; Ke, I-Chung

doi:10.5539/elt.v2n3p44

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“…Although numerous studies have been conducted into the matter, few have focused on students' perception of their English language teachers (e.g. Ling &Braine, 2007 andWu &Ke, 2009). In addition, few studies have been carried out in the Middle East (see for instance, Al-Issa, 2005;Alseweed and Daif-Allah, 2012;Daif-Allah, 2010;Zughoul, 2003).…”

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University Students’ Perceptions of the Influence of Native and Non-native Teachers

Alseweed¹

2012

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This paper reports the outcome of a study carried out in Qassim University with 169 Saudi male novice university students to obtain a deeper insight into their perceptions of their native English speaker teachers (NESTs) and non-native English speaker teachers (NNESTs) in the English language classroom. Quantitative and qualitative data were collected in two stages by means of students' questionnaires and interviews. The results reveal statistical significant difference in the respondents' perceptions in favor of NESTs. Students showed more preference for NESTs as they go to higher levels. Students previous learning experiences may affect their general preference for NESTs since they were taught by both types of teachers. Subjects also exhibited an explicit preference for NESTs in relation to the teaching strategies adopted. However, the respondents showed moderately favorable attitudes towards NNESTs who provide a serious learning environment and a favorable response to learners' needs.

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“…Differences between NESTs and NNESTs have been amply discussed, and arguments in favor or against each one have been tossed back and forth (see for example Alseweed and Daif-Allah, 2012;Braine, 2005;Ling and Braine, 2007;Liu, 2008;Madrid, 2004;Maum;Phillipson, 1992b;Todd and Pojanapunya, 2009;Wu & Ke, 2009).…”

Section: Context Of the Problemmentioning

confidence: 99%

University Students’ Perceptions of the Influence of Native and Non-native Teachers

Alseweed¹

2012

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“…Furthermore, this study showed the native English-speaking teachers' difficulties when dealing with the large-class management, insufficient teaching hours, and different level students in class. Finally, Wu and Ke (2009) mentioned that language learning and teaching are tied up with instructors and students; hence, they should be suggested to adjust their teaching approaches and learning strategies in different environment. Every individual has weakness, so only by this way can students and teachers benefit from learning and teaching.…”

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“…Research concerning the cultural differences in Taiwanese EFL senior high school speaking classes taught by native English-speaking teachers is comparatively rare and worth investigating (Wu & Ke, 2009). Ho (2004) argues convincingly that cultural understanding requires a reflection on one's own culture and on the cultures of others.…”

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Teaching Practice and Cultural Difference of an English as Foreign Language Classroom in Taiwan

Liao¹,

Yang²

2012

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Uninterrupted interactions of merchants and travelers from different countries stress the significance of English. The purpose of the study was to investigate what cultures and teaching practices are different between native English-speaking teachers and Taiwanese senior high school students. Three native English-speaking teachers and six Taiwanese senior high school students in Taichung city participated in this study. Data were collected through native English-speaking teachers' and Taiwanese senior high school students' interviews and non-participant classroom observation. Results showed that American teachers lack of diversified cultures, not dealing with the complicated classroom situations. Students were accustomed to Grammar Translation Method "GTM" instead of the Communicative Language Teaching "CLT." Scarcity of understanding diversified cultures and large classes were major difficulties for both teachers and students. The implications of the study were discussed and some recommendations were made to assist local English teachers and senior high school students in addressing their teaching or learning English.

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“…As a result, they often tend to underperform in speaking 3 , which becomes a vital source of stress and anxiety. From Western perspective, the students seem to be passive, unresponsive, and unwilling to interact, as reported by Wu and Ke (2009).…”

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Taiwanese English learners’ perceptions of errors in speaking

Tsai¹

2015

KPC

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Słowa kluczowe: Tajwan, kolektywizm, percepcja/postrzeganie, błąd w mówieniu, język angielski jako obcy, niepokój Streszczenie. Niniejszy artykuł poświęcony jest spostrzeżeniom tajwańskich studentów na temat błędów w mówieniu po angielsku. Celem badania jest dogłębniejsze zrozumienie przekonań towarzyszącym tej grupie uczących się i zmniejszenie bariery nieporozumień mogących pojawić się pomiędzy nimi a ich lektorami, w przypadku gdy ci reprezentują odmienne kręgi kulturowe. Sygnały niewerbalne wysyłane przez tajwańskich studentów, towarzyszące potknięciom językowym, bywają często mylnie interpretowane przez nauczycieli nieznających azjatyckiego podłoża kulturowego, zdominowanego przez światopogląd kolektywny. Tajwańczycy bywają postrzegani jako spokojni i nieśmiali, lecz, jak wykazuje analiza ich wypowiedzi, w rzeczywistości jedynie maskują niezwykle żywe uczucia wstydu i porażki, gdyż popełnienie błędu kojarzy się większości z nich z utratą twarzy i zagrożeniem ich pozycji w grupie. Myślą przewodnią tekstu jest umożliwienie lektorom zachodnich języków obcych lepszego wglądu w świat odczuć ich tajwańskich podopiecznych i zachęcenie do tworzenia na zajęciach atmosfery wzajemnego zrozumienia i zaufania.

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Haunting Native Speakerism? Students’ Perceptions toward Native Speaking English Teachers

Cited by 34 publications

References 25 publications

University Students’ Perceptions of the Influence of Native and Non-native Teachers

University Students’ Perceptions of the Influence of Native and Non-native Teachers

Teaching Practice and Cultural Difference of an English as Foreign Language Classroom in Taiwan

Taiwanese English learners’ perceptions of errors in speaking

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