what makes a teacher liked by his students?

Answer 1

If they feel like the teacher cares about them, isn't just there to have a job and get paid. If they feel like the teacher is fair, and treats students equally and doesn't play favorites. If the teacher has a good sense of humor and doesn't make everyone's life miserable because he too is miserable. If the teacher challenges them and doesn't just make is so easy that they don't feel like they are even learning anything.

Fun, caring, challenging, fair.

Answer 2

I have to agree with many of the other answers; apparently I am "well-liked" by students, simply because they often tell me that I am their favorite teacher. Often these are the students that other teachers talk about as being difficult in their classes, and who do poorly for them. I think the difference I impart is that I do care about their success and I make that very clear. I care about their education and they know it. This is not a fluke, this happens year after year with the feedback I get. Sometimes I actually think, "Why do I get the "loser" kids' accolades?" Am I too easy on them? Instead, I think what it is is that I am willing to listen to them when they need it, give them positive feedback in the classroom, and foster an environment in my room of mutual respect of ALL. I don't allow others to make fun of others, and I am keenly aware of my student's moods... if one gets suspended for something that happened outside of my room, I find out why and talk to them about it. It helps that I teach 12th graders...I emphasize to them that they will regret failing out for the rest of their lives...I know for a fact that I have kept some kids in school just with kind words. Be caring. And mean it.

Answer 3

Kids like to made to feel as though they are important and they are. If you ask them about themselves and honestly listen to what they have to say, they respond with trust and respect. Also a teacher must stay away from prejudgments. Sometimes it is an act to avoid social pain.

Also let the students decide some of what they want to learn. I find they want to learn (and usually do learn) material that is above them. Engagement is the key to every thing.

I have taught some pretty tough kids, including one who was on trial as an adult for murder. Almost all responded when I brought them into having an active role in their education and showing I valued them.

Answer 4

Well I was generally very well like by my students and these were the things I did to foster that:

I was always very strict at the beginning of the year; I made my high expectations of them very clear. I also tried to be cognizant of what was on their minds--I found it settled the class down a great deal if I took 2-3 minutes at the beginning of class time to discuss current events while I was taking roll. We discussed the weather (should there have been a snow day?), the fight in the hallway (who was actually suspended?), cheerleading tryouts, basketball championship. I think it made them think I thought their concerns were important--it also put me in charge of the conversation and allowed me to move them on quickly to the school work.

I was very fierce about their personal well being and safety. Nobody was allowed to tease or ridicule another person in my classes! If I saw any kids acting up in the hallway or apparently bullying another I always stopped and confronted the situation.

Of course I always tried to keep my grading fair and equitable. Tried to occasionally throw in an interesting assignment or game. Oh yes even 18 yr olds like awards even weird ones.

Answer 5

Who cares if a teacher is liked? A teacher doesn't get paid to be liked or to be a friend. A teacher is supposed to guide and educate students to be successful.

Answer 6

I am a teacher. The best teachers are ones who are not liked by their students but respected by them. If you respect your students, in time they will grow to "like" you.

Answer 7

I like teachers who actually want their pupils to succeed and show it. I do not like pushovers and neither do other kids. Do not try to be cool either, but ask them about their intrests and what they are doing at the weekend and stuff. Although make it clear to them that this is the rest of their lives. They do not get another opportunity at education. THey should take every opportunity they have. Make sure they are allowed to express themselves as well. This is coming from a 15 year old pupil!

Answer 8

A good teacher wants to be respected, not liked. Teachers are not your friends. They are trying to impart knowledge.

Answer 9

Be fair and honest. Give them the grades that they deserve. Set high expectations for them. Do not let them take advantage of you.

Answer 10

be more a friend than a teacher; let the students talk to u by ur first name, let them tell u how they rele feel