Bridging the Gap Between the Real and the Ideal English Teacher in Romanian Technical Higher

  • Anca Greculescu Ph.D. Lecturer, University Politehnica of Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania
  • Liliana-Luminiţa Todorescu Ph.D. Lecturer, University Politehnica of Timişoara, Timişoara, Romania
DOI: https://doi.org/10.18662/lumproc.160
Keywords: English teacher profile, technical higher education, real/ideal teacher, personal quality

Abstract

The current study capitalizes on previous research regarding the English teacher’s profile as outlined by Romanian college schoolchildren and engineering students. This extensive study aims to line up engineering students’ expectations of their English teacher with the requirements of the English teacher profession in Romanian technical higher education. What is the current English teacher like in technical higher education? What are their main characteristics likely to ensure the students’ appreciation? What makes it an ideal English teacher in technical higher education? How big is the gap between the real and ideal teacher profiles? Does the profile of the real English teacher meet the requirements of this profession in technical higher education? The characteristics of an ideal English language teacher have proved of keen interest internationally. Nevertheless, few relevant studies have been conducted on this topic in Romanian technical education from a student perspective. Hence, the growing need to outline a profile of the ideal English language teacher as perceived by Romanian engineering students.

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Published
2019-10-08
How to Cite
Greculescu, A., & Todorescu, L.-L. (2019). Bridging the Gap Between the Real and the Ideal English Teacher in Romanian Technical Higher. LUMEN Proceedings, 9, 133-140. https://doi.org/10.18662/lumproc.160
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Vol 9 (2019): 12th LUMEN International Scientific Conference Rethinking Social Action. Core Values in Practice | RSACVP 2019 | 15-17 May 2019 | Iasi – Romania
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