qualities of a teacher
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Different Qualities of teachersTRANSCRIPT
Qualities of a TeacherPRINCIPLES OF TEACHING
• Personality is the sum of one’s personal characteristics.
• Teachers are judged more strictly than other professionals.
• “magnetic”• Natural and genuine
Passion• A compelling
force that emerges from one’s inborn love for children.
• They feel they “will live and die a teacher”
Humor• Humor stand for
anything funny, which elicits a smile, laughter or amusing reaction.
• Essential quality of teachers
Values and Attitudes
Teacher are models of values. Values are exhibited implicitly and explicitly.*Open-mindedness
*Fairness
*Sincerity and honesty
*Professionalism
Patience• Refers to a
teacher’s uncomplaining nature, self-control and persistence.
• Calmly endure their student’s limitations and difficulties.
Enthusiasm • Synonymous to
eagerness and excitement. Enthusiastic teachers are full of energy and dynamism.
• Enthusiasm is a gift
Reflection:
• Think for a moment about your favorite teacher. Make a mental list of what made that teacher so special that even years after leaving elementary, high school, or college, you can still remember the teacher’s name.
Good teachers inpire!