The objective ofthis study is to investigate the oppinions of psychology students in terms ofwhat are considered to be the important characteristics of a good teacher. The subjects consisted of 79 third year psychology students, of both sexes, who were asked to cite three characteristics. The results indicate that the majority ofthe subjects attribute greater value to the characteristics of personality and the teacher-student relationship, than to actual professional characteristics such as, for example, the levei of specific and general knowledge. The most commonly cited characteristics support the image of an interest teacher, concemed with the student, likable, good natured, dynamic and flexible.
opinion; concept of "good teacher"; personality; relationship; teacher-student interaction