STUDENT PERSPECTIVES ON THE ATTRIBUTES OF A WELL-QUALIFIED TEACHER

Аннотация

In the evolving landscape of education, understanding what students value in their educators is crucial for fostering effective teaching practices and enhancing student learning experiences. This study explores college students’ perspectives on the attributes they consider essential for a teacher to be deemed well-qualified. By gathering and analyzing student opinions, the research aims to identify key traits that contribute to educational excellence from the learners' viewpoint. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews. A total of 300 college students from various disciplines participated in the survey, which included Likert-scale questions and open-ended prompts. Additionally, in-depth interviews were conducted with 30 participants to gain deeper insights into their responses. The data were analyzed to uncover common themes and patterns regarding the qualities of well- qualified educators. The findings underscore the importance of a multidimensional approach to teaching that goes beyond mere content knowledge. Effective educators are those who combine expertise with strong interpersonal skills, create an engaging and supportive classroom environment, and adapt to the needs of their students. The study suggests that professional development programs for educators should focus on enhancing these attributes to improve overall teaching effectiveness. KEYWORDS Volume 04 Issue 08-2024 9 International Journal of Pedagogics (ISSN – 2771-2281) VOLUME 04 ISSUE 08 PAGES: 9-16 OCLC – 1121105677 Publisher: Oscar Publishing Services Servi Educator qualifications, student perspectives, teaching effectiveness, communication skills, critical thinking, professional development.