i am teaching biology, and i want to be a good teacher and at the same time be adored and be an insipiration for my students; now how do i do that?
2006-09-28 06:13:59 · 14 answers · asked by jN 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
The secrets of a good teacher is: a.) realizing that ALL students can be smart; b.) listening c.) teaching effectively, d.) helping their students get ready for the real world; e.) do a lot of hands-on activities. If you are teaching biology, you could bring in some pets, take them on nature walks, that sort of thing.
Don't try too hard, you have to be firm and kind at the same time.
2006-09-28 06:16:59 · answer #1 · answered by poeticjustice 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am not a teacher, but I think that some thing I expected from a good teacher could be:
1.- Be confident in front of your class. If you know well your lesson, the kids will believe you. They are very sensitive about it. A temerous teacher is immediately detected and unrespected.
2.- Be patient with those that are not as fast as the more advanced.
3.- Try to post some anecdotes of famous scientists (specially the biologists). I am reading in this moment the book "Eurekas and Euphories: The Oxford Book of Scientific Anecdotes" by Walter Gratzer. I think that it is a good beginning in this case.
4.- Try not to be so serious in class in order that they are not afraid of you.
5.- Keep the kids working in groups to make homeworks but also assign them as individuals to recognize the effort in both cases.
Good luck!
Cheers from Mexico!
2006-09-28 06:28:23 · answer #2 · answered by CHESSLARUS 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just concentrate on being a good teacher first off! All I know is that my favorite and most well like teachers were the ones that were rather on the strict side. They didn't pull any punches as far as - if you had homework it was due when it was due, don't be late for class and they never put up with smart asses. They taught until it was understood but they also had a sense of humor. I think you'll be fine but biology is a tough class, at least it was for me.
2006-09-28 06:25:06 · answer #3 · answered by Kim M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You definitely need to have a balance. It is like a parent who also wants to be their child's best best friend. There is a right way and wrong way to do it. And you will need to find that balance with every child, not just every class.
Looking back at my high school days, my favorite teachers treated me with respect, talked to me and not at me, engaged me in small talk as well as was stern with me about goofing off. They were funny and intellectual and sometimes a little geeky - but they could also laugh at themselves and share a little bit of themselves with us as well. And they went above and beyond for a student at some point, even if that student was not me, it made an impact on me that an adult would do that for their student.
I don't know if this helps, but there it is. Good luck!
PS - I loved my biology teacher, he was super nice, wicked nerdy, but had a great sense of humor! I started off with a C and he worked with me and brought me up to a B+. He was great!
2006-09-28 06:20:25 · answer #4 · answered by TWBensgirl 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Always emphasis the students strong points never discourage them. It sounds pretty standard, but it's effective.
My summer teacher of 2002 always had something positive to say to her students and for that I felt compelled to learn. In all honesty, I may have learned more that summer than I had in 18 years.
Put on a smile even during the bluest days and you will do fine.
2006-09-28 06:20:15 · answer #5 · answered by Yahoo Medic 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about being "adored" and an inspiration to your students. Your job is to teach them biology, not make them love you. Don't make it personal.
Being a good teacher involves lots of prep time, patience, creativity, a sense of humor, and self-discipline.
2006-09-28 06:20:44 · answer #6 · answered by Lee 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
be prepared. If you want the children to have a good time in your class, show them that you know what you're talking about, and that you have a passion for your subject. That passion wil take hold of all of them, and they will enjoy being in your class.
You will not be loved from day 1, its something you need to build up over time. Take my advice, I'm a teacher and this has worked beautifully for me
Good luck
2006-09-28 06:26:39 · answer #7 · answered by robert d 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try to see every student as a person regardless of what you may have heard about them. If a student has a bad reputation or is known as a trouble maker etc. believe in them anyways, and let them know you believe in them. Encouragement and believing in them is the best way to help students succeed. Good Job!!
2006-09-28 06:16:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get a comprehensive degree in Education to ensure that you can really provide for your students' academic, social, emotional and developmental needs.
2006-09-28 07:39:54 · answer #9 · answered by Jetgirly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to show that you love teaching and love biology by being funny, inspiring and interesting.
2006-09-28 06:21:12 · answer #10 · answered by ChemGeek 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋