Exploring Classroom Challenges Faced by Novice EFL Teachers Case Study: University of El-Bachir El-Ibrahimi, Bordj Bou Arreridj

Abstract

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) is a challenging task for teachers, especially less experienced ones. The current research aims to examine the most common challenges that novice EFL teachers suffer from at BBA University, Mohamed El-Bachir El-Ibrahimi. To fulfill the desired objectives of this study, a mixed-method was employed, utilizing a quantitative method (a questionnaire for students to investigate their perceptions about new EFL teachers’ problems) and a qualitative method (interviews with novice EFL teachers to share their experiences). The findings have revealed that although novice teachers have the essential teaching abilities, they are liable to encounter many challenges because of their lack of teaching training and experience. Some of these problems are psychological, administrative, or related to classroom management and syllabus design. This work presents a full overview of novice EFL teachers’ problems at tertiary level, and it helps prospective teachers understand students’ attitudes towards these challenges.