Too friendly
IMHO I'm one of those "likeable" teachers, but I don't TRY for it. My grades are usually a bell shaped curve and those who don't get A's usually know why.
Should I remain concerned or get tougher/stricter?
I think all of us can look back at our favorite teachers and find common traits. Likeability based in large part on personality is one of the main factors.
We can all recall ineffective teachers because of various reasons- didn't seem to care, unreasonable expectations, inconsistent grading and evaluations, and so on. (things discussed in this instruction)
Hi Robert,
I too am one of those "likeable" teachers. I feel it is our personality. If you are enforcing rules, policies, and procedures, and you are treating everyone the same, continue to do that. If you are not doing these things you need to reevaluate yourself as an instructor. Some instructors are liked because they are pushovers. I am no pushover, but I am well liked.
Patricia Scales
