Personal knowledge in educational autobiography: An investigation on “good teachers”

Abstract

A good teacher has various characteristics. We can observe directly teachers’ behaviors or read their professional papers. However, the effective way is to have teachers tell their personal life history or educational autobiography. The personal knowledge of a good teacher will be revealed through the personal life history. According to numerous educational autobiographies, a good teacher has two characteristics: being kind to students and having passion.

Keywords

good teacher / personal knowledge / educational autobiography