Teachers' and Students' Perceptions of the Ideal Teacher

Telli S., den Brok P., ÇAKIROĞLU J.

EGITIM VE BILIM-EDUCATION AND SCIENCE, vol.33, no.149, pp.118-129, 2008 (SSCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 149
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Journal Name: EGITIM VE BILIM-EDUCATION AND SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.118-129
  • Keywords: students' perceptions, interpersonal relationship, teacher behaviour, learning environment, AMERICAN, BEHAVIOR
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The purpose of the Study was to describe the characteristics of an ideal Turkish teacher from an interpersonal point of view. A total number of 21 teachers and 276 students (Grades 9 to 11) answered the questions "What should be/should not be the characteristics of an ideal teacher?" A total of 17 students and 5 teachers were randomly selected from this group and were interviewed. The interviews were based on the Model for Interpersonal Teacher Behaviour (MITB) and its two dimensions (Influence and Proximity). Results of the stud), indicated that Students and teachers described the ideal teacher as a person who guides Students, motivates and encourages them, gives confidence, has a tendency to build more positive relationship and has earned respect from Students.