Qualities of Good College teacher as Perceived by College Students: The case of Medicine & Health Sciences Campus, Hawassa University, Ethiiopia

Berhan Meshesha; Dr.P.Surender Reddy

Volume : IV, Issue : I, January - 2015

Qualities of Good College teacher as Perceived by College Students: The case of Medicine & Health Sciences Campus, Hawassa University, Ethiiopia

Berhan Meshesha, Dr. P. Surender Reddy

Abstract :

Background: The teaching–learning process of a given academic institution can be affected by numerous factors with Students� perception towards the key players. Objective: To explore perception of College students towards qualities of GOOD college teacher in Medicine & Health science campus. Method: A cross– sectional study which involved qualitative method employing 06 Focus Group Discussions & 08 in–depth interviews (IIs) was conducted using semi–structured guides and audiotape recorder. Results: The students consider to judge a given teacher as �good� were, Course Delivery method & materials used (take attendance, apply dayone, class–one & use LCD projectors), Student assessment & grading pattern (use Continuous assessment, Implement pre–determined assessment modality and Construct all items of tests in exam) & the teacher�s personality & social relationship(unbiased, friendly to students and encourage high scorer students). Conclusion & Recommendation: Misconception & misunderstandings about implementation of Continuous assessment & Day–one, class–one need to be addressed with re–enforcement.