EFL TEACHERS’ BELIEF IN EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND THEIR IMPLEMENTATION IN PRACTICE

Abstract

This is a report on an investigation of the differences between English teachers’ belief in effective teaching and their real practice in  remote-area schools in Indonesia. It is assumed that their beliefs play an important role in  influencing their decision in the classroom. It also uncovers the possible factors causing the  differences. A descriptive study using retrospective method was employed using a  questionnaire and an interview to 15  respondents participating in a Teacher Professional Education. The findings indicate that their beliefs about instructional objectives, materials, approach, classroom  management, instructional media, and assessment are not always reflected in implementations due to practical reasons or changes of belief either in a positive or negative way.