Characteristics of effective university lecturers: A qualitative analysis of student perspectives using informal conversations from a reddit thread

Roediger Voss

doi:10.30574/ijsra.2025.15.1.0975

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Characteristics of effective university lecturers: A qualitative analysis of student perspectives using informal conversations from a reddit thread

Roediger Voss ^*

Center for Business Education, Kalaidos University, Switzerland.

Research Article

International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2025, 15(01), 523-527

Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2025.15.1.0975

DOI url: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2025.15.1.0975

Publication history

Received on 24 February 2025; revised on 05 April 2025; accepted on 07 April 2025

Abstract

This study examines student perceptions of effective university lecturers through a qualitative content analysis of online comments. Utilizing Mayring's approach, the study analyzed 37 comments from a Reddit thread, identifying key themes and quantifying their frequency. The results emphasize the significance of teaching materials, didactic methods, and interpersonal skills in effective teaching. These findings provide valuable insights into student expectations and preferences, which can inform faculty development and enhance the quality of higher education instruction.

Keywords

Qualitative Content Analysis; University Lecturers; Teaching Effectiveness; Student Feedback; Teaching

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Roediger Voss. Characteristics of effective university lecturers: A qualitative analysis of student perspectives using informal conversations from a reddit thread. International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2025, 15(01), 523-527. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/ijsra.2025.15.1.0975.

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