Ang Tipo Kong Professor

(I published this article in the school magazine of Collegio De Dagupan, formerly Computronix College, where I used to work at.)

It’s an old topic. We learn from both theories and practice what it takes to be an effective teacher. But it is also nice to listen to more “customized” expectations straight from our students: What for them is a good professor?

“Ang ideal na professor, dapat walang pinapanigan. May kredibilidad bukod sa abilidad. Kaya niyang makitungo sa mga estudyante. Dapat din, ‘di yung feeling n’ya sobrang talino na parang ‘di siya matalo ng estudyante. ‘Di na baleng hindi genius, basta nare-relate nya yung subject! Dagdag points din ang good grooming.”
Gerald Casero
BS Electronics and Communication Engineering IV

“He/She has got to be really good at the subject, friendly, gives real quizzes and exams, does not give impossible projects, handles class well, as he/she must have an image of true authority. Dapat marunong mag-crack ng jokes, but never does stupid green jokes. He/She doesn’t swear early in the morning. Finally, dapat he/she challenges me to do better always.”
Marie Franz Uy
Bachelor of Secondary Education II

“I like a professor who is very approachable. He/She is not intimidating and does not create feelings of “insecurity” in his/her students. He/She should not be too serious. He/She can discuss lessons clearly but briefly.”
Mary Chris Tomboc
BS Psychology III

“As for me, I want a professor that can handle his/her students. Not so strict and not so loose. A professor that’s not a pretender — Ivory Tower for nothing.”
Louie Angelic Cruz
AB Mass Communication III

“My ideal professor is someone who knows how to earn his/her students’ respect. He/She knows how to get along with his/her students and doesn’t play favoritism.”
Mary Ann s. Abanes
BS Information Technology II

“Ang tipo kong teacher ay yung mabait at understanding, magaling magturo siyempre, at medyo kalog para ‘di boring!”
Alexander P. Aquino
BS Electronics and Communication Engineer I

“A professor with a sense of humor. He/She should be smart, well knowledgeable in the field he/she teaches, has a loud and clear voice, friendly and easy to get along with. He/She should be a good speaker, too. He/She should have the ability to explain elaborately.”
Jeffrey V. Gotoc
Vanessa L. Gonzales
BS Information Technology II

“A professor should be well-groomed (not necessarily stylish), intelligent, punctual and approachable. He/She doesn’t have favorites and has good sense of humor.”
Chris Ian Mores
BS Electronics and Communication Engineering II

“We would rather have a strict professor but has a sense of humor. He/She has patience in teaching his/her students. He/She asks sensible questions so students are challenged to study well.”
Karlo Eleazar P. Bongar
Sonia J. Dela Cruz
BS Information Technology II

“Intelligent and friendly. Easy to approach when you need a shoulder to lean on.”
Jennifer O. Dasco
BS Computer Science II

“Open minded. Treats students fairly. Knows where he/she stands. Helps students on their problems.”
Geda Mier P. Gabriel
Kristopher Dan M. Rariza
BS Information Technology II