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Table 2 Mean score of Characteristics of Effective Medical Teachers in descending score order (n = 57)

From: Qualities of an effective teacher: what do medical teachers think?

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Mean score ± SD

Classroom behaviour/ Instructional delivery

Should have good communication skills.

4.68 ± 0.54

Should have good presentation skills.

4.46 ± 0.73

Should use good sense of humor in teaching sessions.

3.91 ± 0.91

Should be innovative in using technology in the classroom.

4.07 ± 0.90

Should be well organized and possess excellent time management skills (good planner).

4.40 ± 0.82

Should be inflexible regarding maintaining classroom discipline.

3.47 ± 1.25

Interaction with students/colleagues

Should be aware of students’ interests and needs.

4.12 ± 0.92

Is easily approachable / affable.

4.23 ± 0.80

Should not encourage student’s participation during theory lecture classes.

2.21 ± 1.38

Should work well with colleagues and administrators.

4.26 ± 0.81

Should be Inspiring & motivational to students.

4.51 ± 0.68

Should be very generous in assessing the performance of the students during exams.

2.54 ± 1.38

Should offer constructive criticism to the students.

4.31 ± 0.68

Should trust & respect the students.

4.31 ± 0.80

Should be caring and shows empathy towards students.

4.26 ± 0.69

Personal qualities

Should have leadership qualities.

2.05 ± 1.14

Should be punctual.

3.47 ± 0.78

Should be unbiased.

4.42 ± 0.98

Should have sound knowledge of subject.

4.70 ± 0.53

Should be enthusiastic and has passion to teach, enjoys teaching.

4.69 ± 0.54

Should be honest, moral & ethical.

4.59 ± 0.73

Professional development

Should be up-to-date with the recent advancements in education technology

3.96 ± 1.08

Should have publications and should be active in research.

3.29 ± 1.10

Should be willing to learn & open to change (Flexible).

4.54 ± 0.59