Students’ perceptions of teacher performance in teaching: A case of university students

Ika Kana Trisnawati, Cut Mawar Helmanda, Ardella Saputri

Abstract


The study aimed to explore the university students’ opinions on teacher performance in terms of the instruction, motivation, and management during class. The study used a quantitative method, employing a questionnaire as the instrument to collect data. The participants of the study was 43 students majoring in English Education at a private university in Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia. The study selected the participants by using random sampling. Data collected were analyzed by calculating the percentage. The results indicated that the students had positive opinions towards the instruction, motivation and management provided by their lecturers in the class. The study suggests that English instructors should provide proper instruction, motivation, and class management so that the students can become more enthusiastic in learning English within an engaging classroom.


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Students’ Perceptions, Teacher Performance, Teaching English

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.37598/accentia.v3i2.1831

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