Characteristics of good mathematics lecturers based on students and lecturers perspectives

This study aims to determine the characteristics of good mathematics lecturers based on students’ and lecturers’ perspectivesand compare the characteristics of good lecturers/ teachers which are in accordance with the findings of some previous studies and the theories. This study is survey study. Th...

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Main Authors: Hapsari, Trusti, Putri, Dian Permana, Raharjo, Jajo Firman
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Colleges & universities
Mastering
Mathematical analysis
Mathematics
Polls & surveys
Qualitative analysis
Questionnaires
Students
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Summary:This study aims to determine the characteristics of good mathematics lecturers based on students’ and lecturers’ perspectivesand compare the characteristics of good lecturers/ teachers which are in accordance with the findings of some previous studies and the theories. This study is survey study. The Data were collected through questionnaires and interview. The population consists of some mathematics students from the first level through the third level and some mathematics education lecturers of a private university in West Java. Qualitative analysis was undertaken to examine the results of questionnaires and interviews. The finding shows that the characteristic of good mathematics lecturers is inspiring. They can inspire other mathematics lecturers and educators in general. Based on the students and lecturers’ perspective, some characteristics of good mathematics lecturers are mastering the materials well, being on time, being objective, understanding the students, presenting the materials with clearly, and being disciplined. Some other characteristic mentioned are: teaching eagerly, being unhurried, being friendly, giving exemplary and preparing the lesson well. These characteristics are not much different from the characteristics described by some previous researchers and some theories of experts, i.e. mastering the subject matters well, pedagogic, and work wholeheartedly.
ISSN:0094-243X
1551-7616
DOI:10.1063/1.4983942