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Research Article

Peers report of EFL teachers: enhancing entrepreneurial mindsets through language education

Authors

  • Taktom Parhizkarkhadiv
  • Mehdi Farzpourmachiani
  • Mehrdad Fojlaley
  • Snjezana Baroness Rajacic

Abstract

Abstract

This research aimed to prepare a comprehensive report on expected and unexpected observations of teachers’ performance. The primary goal was to enhance the understanding of teaching practices and identify areas for innovation. The target goal of the study is to integrate the teaching practices to entrepreneurial thinking. A grounded theory was conducted on Iranian EFL teachers, involving classes observed by peer reviewers. These observations were documented in reports, and the classes were also videotaped for further analysis during debriefing sessions. The analysis revealed five main categories in teachers’ performance that can lead to the creation of a learning environment which nurtures entrepreneurial thinking: (a) Innovation and adaptability, (b) self-assessment and growth, (c) confidence building, (d) peer learning and collaboration, and (e) practical applications. The findings suggest that shifting from supervisors’ unexpected observations to peers’ expected observations can improve the quality of teaching practices. Such improvements can boost entrepreneurial mindsets. This approach can benefit both students and teachers by fostering a more supportive and innovative educational environment.

 

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