what makes a good teacher?

Question

any subject if u wish but secondary level (11-18) and an art teacher would be preferable!

Answer 1

Oh, so much. Patience, control, good classroom management, willingness to keep learning, a true desire to do what's best for the students, knowledge of the subject, perseverence, stamina, optimism, a belief that any student can learn, a solid understanding of child psychology and development (and a willingness to put that understanding to use), a desire to improve, a willingness to work long, hard hours, enjoying a job where no two days are the same, an ability to be a good employee as well as a good teacher, humility, confidence, interpersonal and intrapersonal skills, and the list goes on.

Answer 2

Great question!

I have fond memories of some of my teachers.

When I was 9 a great teacher explained how his slow turning stone polishing machine worked. I asked, he answered using an illustration of water going through pipes under pressure. This was to describe electricity and resistence. David Wade, thankyou for that.

I had a senior school teacher give me a description of the political spectrum. It was in a corridor, I asked and she described. Sue Maskell, thank you for that.

I remember my second year English teacher, Mr Garnet. Such enthusiasm for the subject! It would be hard not to be excited by this.

I guess in short a good teacher will identify the learning style of a pupil and as far as is possible in a classroom of students, try to work to that students style.

Now at APU in Cambridge, I have the privilege of yet another set of good lecturers.

Enjoy learning! Sorry about the nostalgic rambling on!

Answer 3

Great feedback is also good. Even if an artwork isnt that great, point out the good things, and ur student will like the class much better, and will want to excel.

Patience is good, but, its also good to just be laid back sometimes. Give a task, such as... ok, do ur pottery work, try to get them glazed by the end of the week. N just be laid back. walk around the room once in a while and comment on everyone's piece. n maybe do some helpful suggestions. ask if they're having trouble with anything. because i noticed lots of my classmates wouldnt wanna say they're having trouble with something. If you ask, they're going to say what their problem is or if they're having difficulty trying to implement something in their art. then they'll get used to you, and wont hesitate to ask.

art should be fun, being closer to ur students is also great. I loved my art teacher in high school, so helpful and knowledgeable. I took ceramics..photography 1 and 2 with her, and regular art with her. she's great.

Answer 4

An ability to accept that some kids may have more talent for the subject you are teaching than you do. These kids should be encouraged to reach their full potential. It is so often the case that teachers try to project an image of 'knowing everything' rather than accepting their own weaknesses and using them as an aid for communicating with the students and encouraging students to question their own work.

Answer 5

I think a good teacher is one that is there for the students ,what the children are saying and to be there when the really do have a problem that is a good teacher for me I have a 20 year old son all his teachers he had was great just to listen to the kids

Answer 6

Someone who knows what they're talking about is a good start, with a huge interest in passing it on, along with the ability to articulate, because if you cant do that it's a waste of time. Someone who can listen, hear the problem and have the ability to explain things in everyday language. Surely this applies to every subject. I believe it is very important to accept peoples limitations but recognise effort, and give encouragement to give more, rather than criticise.

Answer 7

1. Ability to understand people you teach, their needs and interests
2. Ability to teach somebody something, not everybody can do that, although maybe he/she is a real expert on some subject.
3. If you work in an elementary school, it' s very important to treat those kids as they are adults, not to believe in everything they say, nor to neglect their opinion

4.Everything else :-)

Answer 8

You really have to love the subject you teach because if you don't like it, how do you expect the students to like it? and if they don't like it, they get bored and don't listen! You also have to have the patience of a saint, especially when dealing with teenagers!

Answer 9

the teacher has to be approchable and friendly to students and they have to be dedicated to their teaching so the students can learn well... im actually basing this from my maths teacher.. i reckon he's good coz he always ask each of us if we have a problem with a certain thing and he helps us individually. i reckon that's good. i actually learn from him. the teacher doesn't have to be strict but at least able to control the class' behaviour.

Answer 10

To be fair,kids seem to have an innate sense of fairness so don't choose favorites To be interesting as well as interested. Don't make jokes at the expense of a child's self esteem,and most of all keep your sense of humor. Good luck to you .