I find the dichotomy between what makes an ideal instructor versus an inspirational one quite interesting given that many often depending on the subject matter being taught or the audience noticing the difference is often masted and in many occasion is deliberately neglected.
In my opinion, an inspirational instructor is the one whom in a subtle manner, is the one who challenges the students, but also spends a lot of time reminding his/her students of their successes rather than their of their failures.not just in the classroom but also outside, in the students' real lives.
An ideal instructor, however, is the one who appreciates their students' presence, their attempts for trying hard while appreciating their curiosity as well as their questions. An ideal instructor, uses a supporting language as well as attitude towards their students at all times., while creating an environment of mutual respect, reminding the students that he/she has his role while they have theirs as students, but neither is set above the other. (i.e.) Blurring the demarcation between roles.
Here is an interesting read I found on this topic:
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