Mean number of times per

principal

Number of

principals

Characteristics of the exemplary teacher

Ranking (in a descending order of importance)

Level of

importance

3.6

9

Involvement in school life

1

High

3.3

8

Classroom management ability

2.1

9

Mastery of the curricular material

2

1.7

10

Uses a variety of methods of teaching the discipline

2.7

6

Work ethic

3

Medium

2.4

5

Has a good relationship with colleagues

2.3

6

Has a good relationship with pupils

2.2

5

Performs a cardinal function in the school

1.4

5

Prior academic achievements

4

2.7

3

Professional development

5

Low

1.3

3

Supervisor’s evaluation

6

1.3

4

Pupils’ evaluation

1.3

3

Relationship with parents

1.0

3

Colleagues’ evaluation