Important Qualities Of An Ideal Teacher
Important qualities of an ideal teacher
Every day in school, we interact with dozens of people. Starting from the people we pass in the hallway, to our friends and classmates. But there is really no comparison to the interaction and relationship students experience with their teachers. A teacher teaches, but in reality there’s a lot more to it than just that. A teacher is also a mentor and a friend, and for that reason a good teacher embodies characteristics such as being approachable, being a good communicator, and being relatable.
One of the most important qualities that a good teacher embodies is approachability. In order to be approachable, the teacher must be personable. Students can’t be intimidated by a teacher, otherwise they will hesitate to ask questions and request extra help. If students are intimidated and refuse to ask questions, the majority of students won’t be successful in the class. In order to be seen as approachable, teachers can smile, be friendly, open, and flexible. By doing so, students will become comfortable letting their guard down and asking for help. However, although approachability is important, there is a line between being a teacher and a friend, and the line must not be crossed.
In addition to being approachable, a teacher has to be a good communicator. This goes both ways. The teacher needs to be able to communicate well and listen to get to know the needs of his or her students and to be able to meet the expectations. In the positive relationship, a student should feel comfortable talking to the teacher and they should be able to communicate effectively, to not only the students, but also the parents and families.
Finally, a good teacher is relatable. A good teacher is one who is dedicated to find a way to relate to each student, and this is where students really develop a positive student-teacher relationship. It’s hard to find common interests with every single student, but the teachers that have the ability to find a
Every day in school, we interact with dozens of people. Starting from the people we pass in the hallway, to our friends and classmates. But there is really no comparison to the interaction and relationship students experience with their teachers. A teacher teaches, but in reality there’s a lot more to it than just that. A teacher is also a mentor and a friend, and for that reason a good teacher embodies characteristics such as being approachable, being a good communicator, and being relatable.
One of the most important qualities that a good teacher embodies is approachability. In order to be approachable, the teacher must be personable. Students can’t be intimidated by a teacher, otherwise they will hesitate to ask questions and request extra help. If students are intimidated and refuse to ask questions, the majority of students won’t be successful in the class. In order to be seen as approachable, teachers can smile, be friendly, open, and flexible. By doing so, students will become comfortable letting their guard down and asking for help. However, although approachability is important, there is a line between being a teacher and a friend, and the line must not be crossed.
In addition to being approachable, a teacher has to be a good communicator. This goes both ways. The teacher needs to be able to communicate well and listen to get to know the needs of his or her students and to be able to meet the expectations. In the positive relationship, a student should feel comfortable talking to the teacher and they should be able to communicate effectively, to not only the students, but also the parents and families.
Finally, a good teacher is relatable. A good teacher is one who is dedicated to find a way to relate to each student, and this is where students really develop a positive student-teacher relationship. It’s hard to find common interests with every single student, but the teachers that have the ability to find a