Characteristics of a Good Teacher from the Viewpoint of Farhangian University Student Teachers: The case study of Fatemeh Al-Zahra Campus in Yazd

Professor is the most important and fundamental factor of success in achieving educational goals in any university institution. Awareness of students' opinions about the characteristics of a good university professor helps us to make informed decisions in setting up teaching and educational activities. The present study was conducted to determine the characteristics of a good university professor from the perspective of Farhangian University student teachers. The present study is a cross-sectional descriptive analytical study. The study population was 100 students of Farhangian University, Fatemeh Al-Zahra Campus, Yazd. Who have completed at least 2 semesters, and were studying in the second semester of the 2019-20 academic year. 97 people were selected via simple random sampling method. The data collection tool was a questionnaire related to the characteristics of a good university professor. The results showed that the professor's scientific ability, familiar with communication methods and appropriate methods of dealing with students was one of the most important characteristics of a good teacher in this study, which, along with teaching experience, can lead to the development of educational quality; Therefore, Farhangian University should use teachers with high scientific ability who are familiar with communication methods and appropriate methods of dealing with students.