Research Article
Research into Teachers’ (Dis)Respect for Learners: A Cross-Cultural Study of English Language Teachers’ and Learners’ Perceptions
Table 4
Themes and subthemes pertaining to participants’ perceptions of teachers’ (dis)respect.
| Themes/subthemes | Weighted percentage by theme/subtheme | Nonnative | Native | Teachers | Learners | Teachers | Learners |
| Teachers’ interpersonal characteristics | 51.06 | 56.10 | 48.06 | 51.06 | Politeness | 54.07 | 60.08 | 40.08 | 45.08 | Care | 23.88 | 20.87 | 22.80 | 20.81 | Helpfulness | 22.05 | — | — | — | Patience | — | 19.05 | — | — | Fairness | — | — | 19.05 | — | Encouragement | — | — | 18.07 | — | Appreciativeness | — | — | — | 19.04 | Kindness | — | — | — | 15.07 |
| Teachers’ insightfulness of | 38.22 | 34.18 | 36.22 | 38.22 | Learners’ self-esteem | 60.23 | 65.18 | 55.20 | 100 | Learners’ individuality | 39.77 | 34.82 | — | — | Learners’ freedom | — | — | 44.80 | — |
| Teachers’ occupational attributes | 10.72 | 9.72 | 15.72 | 10.72 | Dedication | 100 | — | 68.45 | — | Interest | — | 100 | — | 64.89 | Punctuality | — | — | 31.55 | 35.11 |
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