SOME QUALITIES OF A GOOD TEACHER

Stina Hänninen

lifelong process also some qualities that people (students,

teachers, parents) have a quite common consensus

your opinion: qualities of good teachers?

Qualities of a Good Teacher - University of Hertfordshire School of Education

children prefer happy, friendly, enthusiastic, supportive, funny and caring type of a teacher

Some parents on the other hand say that getting to know the students, being flexible and adaptable

Important in PE-teaching In physical education is important set realistic goals

and emphasize improved performance, not winning. control your own emotions - patience

Being a positive role model and living healthy (Kids, Parents and Sports: Some questions and answers; Jon C. Hellstedt, PhD; The physician and Sportmedicine, vol16, No. 4)

specially elements of care, enthusiasm, the passion in themselves

“You can really tell when someone has a heart for teaching”

First: getting to know the students knowing well your subject areas (Head Teacher

Mary Kooy from Center for a teacher education and development Ontario institutes for studies in Education)

teacher is a passionate learner herself Being natural and confident around the

students, being yourself (Mary Kooy) What are your, or your friend’s best

qualities?

My own thoughts.. Understanding psychology (human

behavior, what motivates us to learn?) the way good teachers use humor PE-teaching methods way back compared

today’s methods http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJLk86

ccE9o&feature=related Bart’s PE-teacher

Former head teacher Richard Gerver, Author of “Creating tomorrows Schools today”

make the classroom great place to be and learn, feeling unique, having an interactive experience

Creating learning experiences using the sences Experiences make pupil looking forward

to the class, they don’t wan’t to miss school

In addition and to sum up teacher’s charismatic presence good sense of humor ability to listen and motivate innovate, enthusiastic , communicates respectfully Empathic, patient personality Great teachers are passionate learners themselves:

learning from students

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhgQaH1_iqM&feature=related reminds me of my secondary school’s PE-teacher Tike Sarkkinen

Questions, thoughts?

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