QUALITIES OF A GOOD TEACHER: FROM STUDENTS' PERSPECTIVES

Abstract

Present study aimed to explore qualities of a good teacher from student perspective. 128 students (64 males and 64 females) were selected through cluster sampling technique representing all the departments located in the faculty of Arts and Social sciences, University of Karachi. The mixed method including both quantitative and qualitative research designs was implied. For qualitative data collection, three openended questions were formulated and for quantitative analysis, a survey questionnaire on the qualities of a good teacher developed by Clement and Roland (2020) was used. Thematic analysis was conducted based on three questions that revealed major themes and subthemes 1). What are the qualities of a good teacher? (Work-related positive qualities, personality-related positive qualities, and acceptance of diversity) 2). What are some negative qualities of the teacher? (Work-related negative qualities, personality-related negative qualities, and harassment) 3). What are your views about the student-teacher relationship? (Nature of teacher-student relationship, professional relation, and role of relationship). The percentages obtained through a survey questionnaire are discussed in reference to the qualitative analysis. Findings will help the development of teacher training programs. Teachers can improve their teaching styles and teacher trainers may focus on grooming skills among teachers to promote a better educational system.