Qualities of a Good Teacher
Creative and inspirational teachers motivate their students to learn by using their personal qualities, their positive experiences and their excellent communication skills. They know that KNOWledge is one of our main purposes in life. The qualities of a good teacher are covered in our
Teacher Training
courses and in our licenced course
The Genesis eXperience - Breaking Down the Barriers to Learning
Empathy
You have ability to bond with students, to understand and resonate with their feelings and emotions. To communicate on their level. To be compassionate with them when they are down and to celebrate with them when they are up. Positive Mental Attitude
You are able to think more on the positive and a little less on the negative. To keep a smile on your face when things get tough. To see the bright side of things. To seek to find the positives in every negative situation. To be philosophical. Open to Change
You are able to acknowledge that the only real constant in life is change. You know there is a place for tradition but there is also a place for new ways, new ideas, new systems, and new approaches. You don't put obstacles in your way by being blinkered and are always open and willing to listen to others' ideas. Role Model
You are the window through which many young people will see their future. Be a good one. Creative
You are able to motivate your students by using creative and inspirational methods of teaching. You are different in your approach and that makes you stand out from the crowd. Hence the reason why students enjoy your classes and seek you out for new ideas. Sense of Humour
You know that a great sense of humour reduces barriers and lightens the atmosphere especially during heavy periods. An ability to make your students laugh will carry you far and gain you more respect. It also increases your popularity. Presentation Skills
You know that your students are visual, auditory or kinaesthetic learners. You are adept at creating presentation styles for all three. Your body language is your main communicator and you keep it positive at all times. Like a great orator you are passionate when you speak. But at the same time you know that discussion and not lecturing stimulates greater feedback. Calmness
You know that the aggression, negative attitudes and behaviours that you see in some of your students have a root cause. You know that they are really scared young people who have come through some bad experiences in life. This keeps you calm and in control of you, of them and the situation. You are good at helping your students de-stress. Respectful
You know that no one is more important in the world than anyone else. You know that everyone has a place in the world. You respect your peers and your students. Having that respect for others gets you the respect back from others. Inspirational
You know that you can change a young person's life by helping them to realise their potential, helping them to grow, helping them to find their talents, skills and abilities.
Additional Qualites of a Good Teacher from our visitors
A good teacher should know their subject and make the lesson interesting
A good teacher should be a good listener too
A good teacher should give boundaries and be firm and fair
A good teacher should be able to install confidence in their class
A good teacher will be able to make their class feel at ease
A good teacher will remain calm
Cheryl/UK
A good teacher has to be knowledgeable, confident, caring andsharing, fair to all students and well-organized too.
Musaad/U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
A good teacher should be a positive role model
Nicole/Jamaica
A Good Teacher shall also be a perpetual Student. A Good Teacher
should be able to make learning a pleasent experience. He should teach Students to face a crisis with a SMILE. He should be able to Inspire students to succes.
Dr Keshav/India
Just be yourself and try to level with the learners needs and yours. Have self confidence.
Kedibone/South Africa
A good teacher must be smart. He/She should wear clothes which are clean and acceptable by the social standards.
Mr Mbise Uless
A good teacher should see him/herself as a steward. He/She should be ready to give account of his/her stewardship. A good teacher is a resource person.
OlanrewajU/Nigeria
A good teacher is the one who is always willing to help his/her students. They are the ones that don't stop teaching when the bell rings. They reach out to students after class. They know that some need extra attention or assistance, and they don't act like it's not their job. They take that job seriously and know they aren't just employed to get students to be able to do higher math, but do well in life. They realize that achievement isn't just a good grade on a test, but a feeling of accomplishment with mastering a subject; they are willing to work with a student for that feeling.
Udit/India
Enthusiastic
Knowledge of his subjects
Understanding
Helpful
Pace instructor
Organized
Good communication skills
Efficient
Committed
Hardworking
Annah/Kenya
A good teacher can't be anything but GENUINE in whatever he/she does.
Girija/India
A good teacher is armed with a positive outlook on life and witnesses the moment when a student finally grasps the essence of a new ideaSamina/UK
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