The similarities and differences between the perceptions of Turkish and Kosovan university students about an ideal language teacher

The present study aims to identify the perceptions of English Language Teaching major students at a Turkish University and at a Kosovan University regarding the characteristics of an ideal English language teacher. The study was carried out with the participation of 240 university students studying in the English Language Teaching Departments of a Turkish and Kosovan University in the 2014-2015 spring semesters. In this qualitative study, the aim of the research was to find out whether or not there are differences between the perceptions of Kosovan and Turkish University students regarding the ideal language teacher's characteristics. Content analysis, a method of qualitative research was used in data analysis, where written comments of participants were coded and the results were compared. The results of the study indicated that the qualities that were considered important by both Turkish and Kosovan students included knowledge of subject matter, personal qualities, the relationship between students and the teacher and classroom management. The only difference between Kosovan and Turkish students was seen in classroom management. Compared to Turkish students, Kosovan students gave more importance to it.