A Longitudinal Study of Saudi EFL Teacher Perspectives on Classroom Management Strategies

Using a rating scale, this study investigated Saudi English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teachers’ perspectives on the importance and implementation of classroom management strategies (CMSs) during three phases: T1, T2, and T3. Results differed significantly regarding the importance of positive CMSs for primary (T1 and T3) and secondary schools (T2). Additionally, results were significant for negative CMSs in favor of primary schools (T3). Results differed significantly regarding implementing positive CMSs for secondary (T1) and primary schools (T3). Last, results were significant for negative CMSs favoring primary (T1) and secondary schools (T3). EFL teachers’ perspectives remain critical and researchable.