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