Paul Axelrod’s Student Perspectives on Good Teaching: What History Reveals makes some perceptive insight into what makes a good teaching. As academic librarians, we teach almost as much as faculty. Many don't know about this seedy side of the profession. Axelrod puts things into perspective. Librarians need to take charge of instruction - it's an integral part of the profession. What good is technology if there's no one to translate it to users? Here are the top seven things a good teacher should have:
(1) Accessibility and Approachability
(2) Fairness
(3) Open-Mindedness
(4) Mastery and Delivery
(5) Enthusiasm
(6) Humour
(7) Knowledge and Inspiration Imparted
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