Teacher’s qualitiesPedagogical Approach

Prioritize the person over the physical or technical goals.

Note and record the development of the student.

Develop the self-esteem of each student.

Help the student manage fear.Respect the limits of the student and

your own limits.Take responsibility for your errors.

Teaching

Give constructive feedback in a timely manner.

Include the notion of pleasure in the training.

Demonstrate an ability to adapt.Have an open mind.Have a creative approach.Be a leader and lead by example.Assess the potential and know how

to move the next level at the right time.

Teaching (continued)

Encourage struggling students.Use the curiosity and the desire of

students.Make links between learning and

experience of the student.Take into account the emotional

state of the student.

Lead and communicate

Develop appropriate tools.Physically prepare students for the

execution of technical movements.Provide tools for psychological

preparation.Prepare a plan B in case of injury or

fatigue.Plan proper rehabilitation after an

injury and a gradual return.Develop a network of professional

services.

Establish clear links between student

activities and outcomes.Aim for a success rate of 70% for

each training session.Know the reasons for each exercise.Find new ways to learn and adapt to

the students. Integrate and vary as much as

possible the different learning opportunities.

Get feedback.

Create a safe environment

Establish clear safety rules. Identify potential risks for injuries,

taking into account the possible errors associated with the Human factor.

Plan all the components needed to develop a student in circus arts.

Be aware of everybody’s learning threshold.

Recognize the body language.Practice all falls or controlled fails.

Evaluate students fairly and accurately

Develop performance criteria and measurable objectives.

Clearly establish the parameters of the evaluation.

Communicate the results of the evaluation and determine the subsequent objectives.

Choose the appropriate time.Encourage students to self assess.

Attitude to avoid in Teaching

Intransigence.Pretention.Lack of Punctuality.Negative feedback.Aggressiveness.Not up to date on technical

or teaching knowledge.

Qualities of a Model Teacher

By Sylvain RainvilleAuthenticity.Respect shown to everybody.Ability to adapt the pedagogical

approach to the student or to the context.

Passion for Teaching.Availability.Patience.Good mood.

Qualities of a Model Teacher

By Sylvain Rainville ( continued)Ability to adapt.

Focus on problem solving.Have a Two way communication with

the student.Work towards developing the

maximum potential of the student, taking into account his personal goals.

By regularly updating his pedagogical knowledge.