The pedagogical instructor: traits preferred by students versus traits that predict success in the practical work

The lack of satisfaction with the system of training teachers reflects social changes that occur in the Western world in general and in Israel in particular. In the Mckinsey report (McKinsey Company, 2007) it is determined that the quality of the teachers is the factor that most influences the student’s achievements. Therefore, the key question is: What is the quality of the pedagogical instructor that predicts the student’s success? This research focuses on both the students’ preferences and well as the actual factors that influence students’ achievements. It has been concluded that while the students emphasize the factor of feedback, the actual factor that influences the students’ success is in fact professionalism supported by the following factors: empowerment, counseling, and feedback. Since the factor of professionalism of the pedagogical instructor is the only factor that directly predicts the students’ achievements, it is essential to raise the level of professionalism among pedagogical instructors while taking under consideration the student’s preference – the ability of the pedagogical instructor to provide feedback.