• Afraa AL Hatmi

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• Daria Aleksandrovna Klubnichkina

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• Hilal AL Shandudi

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• Faisal Ibrahim Kasim Al-Shamali

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• Younes Audeh

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• Mobina Rahnama

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Teachers play an essential and impactful role in shaping the lives of their students, both within academic institutions and beyond. They lay the foundation for students’ futures, contributing to the development of a better, more successful society. Moreover, teachers serve as role models, influencing not just academic performance, but also personal development. They are not only facilitators of knowledge in the classroom but also mentors, guides, and life-shapers in the long term. This raises an important question: What are the key qualities of a good teacher? To explore this, the researchers distributed a questionnaire to twenty students at the Preparatory Studies Centre (PSC) at the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Oman. The results were revealing: nearly all students expressed a preference for teachers who are understanding, caring, friendly, and cooperative. This article will discuss the findings in detail, offering insights and recommendations for improving teaching practices.

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