OPINIONS OF ELT INSTRUCTORS ON DISTRUPTIVE BEHAVIORS IN TURKEY: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY ON CONCEPTS AND REACTIONS

The purpose of this study is to find out which disruptive behaviors are regarded highly problematic among instructors and to reveal their reactions towards them. the study included opinions of 126 instructors through two different surveys. while first survey aimed to construct a rank order of disruptive behaviors, second survey sought to reveal reactions on these behaviors. the researcher found a) that all of the given behaviors are seen as disruptive by the participants b) reactions of instructors vary in accordance with their experience, gender and weekly course load c) new visions to elt programs are required in terms of pedagogy.