Abstract
This study was carried out to investigate and to compare an EFL teacher’s perceptions and classroom practices
of teaching writing at Begimeder Academy. A teacher was selected based on available sampling. Pre-observation
interview was conducted to know teacher’s perceptions about teaching writing. Two observations sessions were
held to see the teacher actual practices. Moreover, post-observation interview was conducted to realize the
relationship between teachers’ perceptions and classroom practices. The data were analyzed qualitatively
through codification and theme development. The findings of the study indicated that the teacher was not very
much aware of his perceptions regarding teaching writing. Hence, the overall findings revealed that teacher’s
perceptions converged with his practices though there are some instances of divergence.
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Gebrie Mulualem (M.Ed. in TEFL)
University of Gondar College of Social Sciences and the Humanities Department of English Language and Literature Gondar, Ethiopia
Received: 13-07-2019, Accepted: 21-09-2019, Published Online: 03-10-2019