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International Journal of Excellent Leadership 2025, Vol. 5(2) 41-51
The Meaning of Teacher Enthusiasm through the Lens of Pre-service Teachers
pp. 41 - 51
Publish Date: December 31, 2025 | Single/Total View: 2/1 | Single/Total Download: 2/1
Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine how teacher enthusiasm is evaluated from the perspective of pre-service teachers. Based on a qualitative research design, this study was conducted with 20 pre-service teachers studying at the faculty of education of a state university. The students were selected as five from each grade level (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade) and maximum diversity sampling was used. A semi-structured interview form structured around three main themes was used as a data collection tool. The data obtained after the interviews were analysed by descriptive analysis method. The research findings were organized around three main themes: description, experience and inference. Pre-service teachers stated that enthusiastic teachers establish a strong bond with their students, are enthusiastic about learning and create a positive energy in the classroom environment. Enthusiasm was defined by the pre-service teachers as teachers' ability to motivate their students, create a positive atmosphere in the classroom and their love for the content of the lesson. The pre-service teachers stated that lecturing to students especially during teaching practices, feedback during the process of developing teaching skills and positive interactions with students were among the experiences that created enthusiasm. Students emphasized that an enthusiastic teacher positively shaped their attitudes towards the course, increased their desire to learn and strengthened their interactions in the classroom. They also stated that enthusiastic teachers contribute to students' lives outside of school, give them a zest for life, strengthen their family and friend ties, and increase their motivation. The findings of the research show that teacher enthusiasm positively affects students' attitudes towards the course and their general behaviours, and that enthusiastic teachers also contribute to students' lives outside of school. In this context, it was concluded that enthusiastic teacher behaviours should be emphasized more in teacher training programs.
Keywords: Pre-service teachers, enthusiasm, teacher enthusiasm
APA 7th edition
ERTAS, B.D. (2025). The Meaning of Teacher Enthusiasm through the Lens of Pre-service Teachers. International Journal of Excellent Leadership, 5(2), 41-51.
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ERTAS, B. (2025). The Meaning of Teacher Enthusiasm through the Lens of Pre-service Teachers. International Journal of Excellent Leadership, 5(2), pp. 41-51.
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ERTAS, Behiye DAGDEVIREN (2025). "The Meaning of Teacher Enthusiasm through the Lens of Pre-service Teachers". International Journal of Excellent Leadership 5 (2):41-51.
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