2007-03-09 07:10:34 · 9 answers · asked by amroabdo2000 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Sometimes people think the job of a teacher is to just "teach," as though that was as easy and natural as talking. In fact it isn't. There are a few key elements to remember when teaching:
1. What you do outside of class directly effects what happens in your class. The more time you devote outside of class to strong lesson planning and preparation, the smoother the class will go.
2. You control your student's behavior. If the class isn't behaving like you want- you are the reason. Kick somebody out, move somebody, do what you want. But the end result should be what you want. I don't yell at students- it's ineffective. I deal with most my problems in class- but I do enjoy kicking a kid out now and then just to remind them my focus is on what I want- and they're best to focus on my desires- not theirs.
3. Teaching is like fishing- pull and let go, pull and let go. Don't think that everyday you have to cover a chapter- have strong days and have weak days- and as you get better, have more strong days than weak days- or have days that feel weak when they really aren't. Students need this.
4. I think the hardest part is to try so hard but never care about the outcome. Be detached. Every kid and most your fellow teachers are going to let you down at some point- it's alright. Work very hard, and remain true to your cause, but don't focus so much on teaching that you're emotionally tied into the day to day outcome. Learning is a lifetime process, and some of the most important lessons are not learned when they're given, but years later in reflexion. -don't worry when they ever learn those lessons you gave them- trust that when they need them, they'll be there.
2007-03-09 08:00:16 · answer #1 · answered by locusfire 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This isn't an easy question to answer because there's so much to good teaching, and it can vary depending on the subject and/or school environment.
But I would say that the KEYS are these:
1) Knowing your subject(s) very well,
2) Being able to communicate information in ways that students can easily grasp and understand,
3) Effective use of aides, such as handouts, projectors, etc., and
4) Being open to constructive feedback and adjusting to different learning styles.
2007-03-09 18:39:35 · answer #2 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a high school student and I think that I am more interested in learning when it is fun and the teacher makes it personal like. So talk to the kids and find what interest them.
2007-03-09 15:19:17 · answer #3 · answered by kissable kimmy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Update yourself of the latest technique or innovation out in the market and adapt it if you have to.
2007-03-09 15:36:59 · answer #4 · answered by angel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
don't suck
you can actually teach when in class. Not this crap they call teaching nowadays where the teacher just writes some fragmented thoughts and points to a chapter then says do it.
2007-03-09 15:15:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
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2007-03-09 15:31:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
just have a good verbal communication between you and your students
2007-03-09 15:14:29 · answer #7 · answered by kelly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where do you feel that you are lacking?
2007-03-09 15:34:38 · answer #8 · answered by j_mo83 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slip the little bastards drugs
2007-03-09 15:14:16 · answer #9 · answered by Jeremiah R 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋