What makes a good English teacher in the context of teaching English as a global language?

  • Jatupon Phulakor

Abstract

This article aims at providing the important qualities of a good English teacher including personal characteristics, positive beliefs about English language teaching and self-efficacy. These qualities will be useful for preparing a good English teacher to teach in the context of teaching English as a Global Language.

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Published
2021-07-18
How to Cite
PHULAKOR, Jatupon. What makes a good English teacher in the context of teaching English as a global language?. วารสารมนุษยศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหามกุฏราชวิทยาลัย, [S.l.], v. 10, n. 1, p. 206-209, july 2021. ISSN 1686-8897. Available at: <http://ojs.mbu.ac.th/index.php/johu/article/view/1517>. Date accessed: 04 july 2024.