THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MALE AND FEMALE TEACHERS IN CHOOSING TEACHING METHOD FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING

Abstract

This research aims to discover the differences between male and female teachers in choosing teaching methods and find out the factors that influence the differences between male and female teachers in choosing teaching method. This research used a qualitative method. It was conducted at MAS Dayah Darul Ihsan with total sample seven teachers (four male teachers and three female teachers). The researcher used interview as the technique in collecting the data. The findings of this research show that male teachers often use lecture or discussion methods and interactive methods, while female teachers often use cooperative or problem-based learning method. In addition, the research found that are some factors that influence male and female teachers in choosing teaching method, such as school environment, student interactions, and responses to trend in education.