STUDENT - TEACHERS PERCEPTION ON THE QUALITIES OF A TEACHER

Teaching is a noble profession and we are the torch bearers for the future generation, this statement is
used frequently to refer about teachers and their role. But in this dynamic and ever-changing society it
becomes imperative to focus on the role of teachers and meet the challenges faced in the classroom.
The present study is a survey carried on 40 Student- teachers and their views of the qualities of an ideal
teacher under four categories – Social, Emotional, Personal and Intellectual quotient. Each quotient
has various statements that emphasise the role of a teacher. The results may illuminate the perceptions
of Student - Teachers in reaching the demands of the new generation students and thus reduce the gap
between teaching and learning and result in a better learning atmosphere through effective and
efficient teachers.