The present study aims to investigate the effects of conducting action research on the perceptions of EFL instructors working at a state university regarding their teacher agencies and qualities of an effective teacher. In line with this aim, the research questions of the study are as follows:

Research Questions of the Study

1. What are the perceptions of EFL instructors regarding their agency in the EFL classroom before conducting action research in their classrooms?

2. Can we detect any changes in the way the instructors perceive their agency in the classroom after conducting action research in their classrooms?

3. What are the constructions of the EFL instructors working at a state university regarding their perceptions of an effective teacher before conducting action research in their classrooms?

4. Can we detect any changes in the way the instructors perceive an effective teacher after conducting action research in their classrooms?