Characteristics of effective English language teachers in the light of Saudi Arabia 2030 vision

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This study explored the characteristics of effective English language teachers in Saudi Arabia in the light of Saudi Arabia‘s 2030 vision from the pre-service teachers› points of view.A survey descriptive approach was implemented using a questionnaire to collect the data.

The participants were 50 female students studied in education factually in UQU for the second semester of the year 2017/2018.

The findings indicatethat four main categories concerned with the technical knowledge, pedagogical skills, interpersonal skills and personal qualities were considered highly effective and important characteristics of English language teachers that meet the Saudi Arabia 2030 vision in establishing positive outcomes in the field of education from pre- service teachers’ perspective.