‘Making A Difference’ A Student View of Excellent Teaching

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‘Making A Difference’ A Student View of Excellent Teaching

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National Forum

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Teaching & Learning

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National Forum Publications, Student Success, Teaching and Learning Practice

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The dataset presented in this report comprises the recorded perceptions of approximately 4,000 students in Irish higher education regarding the characteristics, behaviours and skills associated with exceptional teachers; it also provides evidence of the impact of exceptional teachers on their students. The report includes a dialogue between insights from the student data and insights from the teachers they view as exceptional.

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National Forum (17/09/2026). ‘making a difference’ a student view of excellent teaching. National Resource Hub (Ireland). Retrieved from: https://hub.teachingandlearning.ie/resource/making-a-difference-a-student-view-of-excellent-teaching/ License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY).

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