Abstract
Abstract Although attention has been devoted to teaching styles, it is clear that the most important factor for children is the effects different styles have on their learning processes, especially given children's ability to analyse and parody their teachers. To explore children's perception of their teachers over 60 children in their last year of primary school and first year of secondary school were interviewed at length. The children's responses were articulate and consistent. They appreciated the opportunity to carry out tasks, to do things as well as to listen or write, and judged teachers on their ability to explain as well as on their awareness of individual needs. They commented on teachers’ command of their subject and their abilities in organisation. The children's attitudes to teachers also revealed points at which teachers failed, through lack of interest or through an inability to balance strictness with responsiveness to individuals. The children were also critical of arbitrary harassment a...
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