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Exploring the Interplay of Trait Emotional Intelligence and ESL Teacher Effectiveness

Is Self-Efficacy the Mechanism Linking Them

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ID3676904
AuthorsRahila Huma Anwar (0000-0003-4092-055X, NED University of Engineering and Technology, corresponding author), Sajida Zaki (0000-0001-7506-6635, NED University of Engineering and Technology), Natasha Memon (NED University of Engineering and Technology), Ramayah Thurasamy (0000-0002-7580-7058, Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Year2021
Volume11
Issue4
Publication date2021-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSAGE Open (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/21582440211061378
OpenAlexW3215110333
LanguageEN
Citations received12
References cited112

This study investigated the influence of trait emotional intelligence (EI) and self-efficacy (SE) on English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers' effectiveness (TE). The study also explored the mediating role of teacher self-efficacy in augmenting the relationship between trait EI and teacher effectiveness. We adopted a quantitative survey design involving both public and private sector higher education institutions (HEIs) of Pakistan. The participants ( N = 243 ESL teachers) were selected via convenience sampling. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares-Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) via SmartPLS3 software. Analysis through standard bootstrapping procedure resulted in direct and indirect (mediation analysis) path coefficients. Trait EI predicted ESL teachers' effectiveness and self-efficacy. However, teacher self-efficacy was found to be more important as it revealed a larger effect on teacher effectiveness than trait EI and also mediated the relationship between trait EI and teacher effectiveness. The findings support previous research that positions emotional intelligence at the core of teaching effectiveness and has highlighted the predominant role that self-efficacy can play in strengthening this relationship. This study is significant as it underscored the importance of trait EI and self-efficacy in facilitating teacher effectiveness at the tertiary level. Implications and directions for future research are discussed

Econometrics · Emotional intelligence · Mediation · Self-efficacy · Sociology · Statistics · Structural equation modeling · Trait · Computer Science · Emotional Intelligence and Performance · Mathematics · Psychology · Social Psychology · Technology-Enhanced Education Studies

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Citations per year3
Citation span2022 - 2026 (5)
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