Effective EFL teacher characteristics according to master 2 students' perceptions

الملخص EN

The present study is meant to examine students' perceptions of effective EFL teacher attributes.

Data were collected via a focus group interview conducted with 20 Master 2 students, at the department of English, Algiers 2 University.

The mixed-method analysis of students' responses centred on four emergent themes: personality, skills, classroom management, and academic knowledge.

The research outcomes resulted in acknowledging a number of effective teachers' affective, cognitive, and behavioural characteristics.

The findings of this small-scale study are hoped to raise awareness of would-be teachers and teacher-trainers about the required teacher qualities for an effective EFL teaching/learning at university level.