From: Qualities of an effective teacher: what do medical teachers think?
Categories | Variables | Mean score ± SD |
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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 |