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Teacher Commitment and Classroom Justice: A Mixed-Methods Study in Iranian EFL Settings
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Asghar Moulavinafchi *   |
| Assistant Professor, Department of English Language and Literature, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran |
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This mixed-methods study explored the relationship between teacher commitment and classroom justice among Iranian EFL instructors, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative approaches to provide comprehensive insights. The quantitative phase involved 198 EFL teachers, selected through convenience sampling, and employed the English Language Teacher Commitment Scale (ELTCS) and Teacher Classroom Justice Scale (TCJS) to assess the constructs. Pearson correlation analysis revealed a significant positive relationship (r = .777, p < .05) between teacher commitment and classroom justice, underscoring the interconnectedness of these constructs. The qualitative phase, involving 9 purposefully sampled participants, employed semi-structured interviews analyzed through Braun and Clarke’s (2006) thematic analysis framework, facilitated by NVivo software. Findings highlighted teacher commitment as a multifaceted construct shaped by emotional, professional, and contextual factors, with themes such as emotional connection to teaching, professional identity, and motivation for growth emerging as key drivers. Classroom justice was similarly found to be multidimensional, encompassing strategies for fairness, challenges in implementation, and its impact on teacher-student relationships. Cultural influences played a significant role in shaping teachers’ perceptions and practices in both constructs, reflecting the sociocultural context of Iranian EFL classrooms. This study emphasizes the reciprocal relationship between teacher commitment and classroom justice, suggesting that fostering one enhances the other. It advocates for teacher training programs and institutional policies that address both ethical and professional dimensions of teaching, while also calling for future research to explore these dynamics longitudinally and across diverse cultural contexts.
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| Keywords: Correlational Research, English Language Teacher Commitment, Iranian EFL Teachers, Mixed-methods Study, Teacher Classroom Justice. |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2025/08/1 | Accepted: 2026/02/1 | Published: 2024/03/29
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