Rita Divéki: Developing Global Competence in the Hungarian EFL Classroom
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4. University Tutors’ Views and Practices Concerning GCD – Presentation of the Results from the University Context
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4.3. Good Practices in Developing Students’ Global Competence
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4.3.2. The Results of the Focus Group Interview Study
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4.3.2.1. The Optimal Environment in the Classroom

4.3.2.1. The Optimal Environment in the Classroom

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As a warm-up for the interview, the participants were asked to describe the perfect classroom environment for them. Before emphasizing the importance of the physical environment (such as having enough space, adequate lighting, or a set-up where students can see each other), most of the participants referred to the importance of feeling comfortable (I, F, U) and feeling safe (I, F, U) in such a place. Apart from these prerequisites, they all mentioned that in the perfect classroom they are working with a group where people like being together and look forward to the lessons to meet there. Following up on this idea, both Fred and Marcella referred to the importance of relationships among the group members and they described the presence of trust as paramount. Ingrid and Marcella mentioned that it is important to have a democratic atmosphere in one’s classes, with shared responsibilities and decisions. Marcella also added that for her, the perfect classroom is a stimulating and exciting space, which “has a good dynamic and people are excited to be there” (T/FG-TT-2). Ulrich and Marcella both found that it should be a place where no one feels pressurized or put on the spot. In Marcella’s words, there is
 

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freedom to be silly, freedom to say whatever is on people’s minds. People don’t feel like they have to monitor themselves or check what they say. They know that they’re not gonna be judged or they’re not gonna be put on the spot (T/FG-TT-2).
 

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In summary, the perfect classroom means something different for each participant, however, there are observable overlaps and their answers amount to the definition of a safe space.
 
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