Qualities of
a Good Teacher
Good teaching is one of the best
ways to create and develop critical thinking among students. Enthusiastic,
intelligent and well educated teachers inspire and prepare students for the
technological world. A teacher should first and foremost possess the following basic
qualities:
T – Truthfulness / Tolerance
E – Enthusiasm
A-
Accuracy / Aptitude
C
– Confidence / Commitment
H
– Honesty / Hard work / Humour
E
– Empathy
R
– Rational Thinking
The common
important qualities of a good teacher are:
E Empathy:
Teachers should have the ability to bond with students, to understand and
resonate with their feelings and emotions. They should be able to communicate
on their level and be compassionate with them when they are down and celebrate
with them when they are up.
E Positive
mental attitude: A good teacher should think more on the positive and
little less on the negative. When things get tough, they should be able to keep
a smile on their face and see the bright side of things. They should strive io
seek positives in every negative situation.
E Open
to change: Teachers should be aware that the only real constant in life is
change. They should know that there is a place for tradition but there is also
a place for new ways, new ideas, new systems and new approaches. They should be
open and willing to listen to others’ ideas.
E Creative:
Good teachers should motivate students by using creative and inspirational
methods of teaching. They should follow innovative pedagogical practices that
make them stand out from the crowd.
E Sense
of Humour: Great sense of humour reduces barriers and lightens the
atmosphere. Good teachers should be able to make the students laugh which gains
them respect and increases their popularity.
E Presentation
skills: Body language is the main communicator so a good teacher should
keep it positive at all times. Teachers should create presentation styles for
visual, auditory and kinesthetic learners.
E Calmness:
Teachers should be able to control their emotions when they come across
students with negative attitude and aggressive behaviour. They should help
their students to distress.
E Respectful:
Teachers should know that everyone has a place in the world. They should
respect their peers and students.
E Inspirational:
Good teachers can change their students life helping them to realize their
potential and help them grow and find their talents, skills and abilities.
E
Sound Mental Health and Personality: The
teachers’ entire personality and mental health is a reflection on the minds of
the students. So they should have sound mental health and pleasing personality.
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