Seven Castles

A Good Teacher

                                      

November 1, 2007

 

There is a saying, "Give me a fish and I eat for a day; teach me to fish and I eat for a lifetime". This must be a philosophy of a good teacher.

 

A good teacher is someone who is able to attend to the students' needs and assist each person in the way that he or she learns best. A good teacher needs to be constantly open to new ideas, be flexible, as well as stay true to the course syllabus and not make sudden changes due to a poor excuse or reason. Also, it would be important if a teacher would be able to structure class activities so that it is evenly distributed between lectures, group activities, class discussions, etc. and there would be a variety of different learning methods helpful for every single student in the class (as not everyone learns the same way), and the grading be distributed over exams, homework, and projects as well (not just focused on one method of grading). A good teacher is fair, generous, kind and understanding, has wisdom and can exercise good judgment. The qualities a good teacher should possess include passionate about teaching, inspiring, interest in the subject he or she is teaching, patience and tolerance, compassion, understanding and respectable.

 

Teachers are important and make a difference. The quality of teaching is a crucial factor in promoting effective learning. Effective teaching requires individuals who are academically able and who care about the well-being of students.

 

A good teacher is a master of psychology and knows that the most powerful single factor that enhances achievement is feedback – positive, encouraging and clearly targeted. The setting of appropriate, specific and challenging goals is critical. A good teacher makes purpose and content explicit, plans carefully, uses systematic assessment and feedback, makes connections, encourage students to think about thinking and model what they want the students to do.

 

A good teacher is also a good learner, learning from, with and for the students.

 

A good teacher should be a best friend, the best to trust, love and be loved, and gain knowledge from. And a good teacher is the best to remember throughout the days of your life. 

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