Top 10 Qualities of a Good Teacher/ده خصوصیت یک معلم خوب

For anyone interested in becoming a teacher, it is important for them to enquire what qualities make a good teacher. A good teacher is characterized by numerous qualities which make it possible for them to do their job well. Without a doubt, every teacher comes with his/her own unique blend of such qualities. Every teacher is different, but every good teacher must possess the following qualities.

 

Passion for teaching

There are numerous ways through which this quality can manifest itself. It is easy to know when a teacher is passionate about teaching. While some teachers may portray it in the way they teach in class, some teachers manifest this quality in not so clear ways - students have to be observant and quiet to be able to notice it.

Love for children

For most people, this is a quality that is very much overlooked yet it is an equally important one of qualities of a good teacher. Most teachers love teaching and even love the subjects they teach, but very few remember to even mention how much they love their students. Most teachers use fear and intimidation to manage their classes, which is the complete opposite of motivating the students. It is important to care about the students to bring out the best in them.

Love their subjects

This is equally important. It is important for teachers to love the subjects they teach. It can be amazing to sit and watch a physics or math teacher teaching the subject with so much passion, especially if you do not get the concept. By loving the subject, they will take the time to come up with the best ways to make the students understand and pass their exams.

Understand the meaning of school

School is much more than simply the number of classes and subjects a student takes. This is also the place they spend the better part of their life. It is a place for growth, finding their identity, exploration and where they can find their joy. Teaching and learning takes place beyond the four walls of a classroom. It can happen in the playing field, coffee shop and even dining area. The best teachers will equip their students with skills not only to pass their exams, but also to make it easy for them when interacting with other students.

Willingness to change

This is one of qualities of a good teacher that can be overlooked. Teachers should not always be looking to change students through teaching. They should also be open to change when interacting with students. It is possible for a teacher to change from interactions with the students.

Organization skills

This is a quality most teachers struggle with. It entails proper time and work planning. Organized teachers will have an organized way of teaching and this rubs off on the students. It is, therefore, important for teachers to have a structure for organization. This makes their work and that of the students much easier.

Willingness to always improve

Even with many years of teaching, teachers should always remember that there is room for improvement. Some teachers have confessed that all their teaching career life has been a constant lesson for them as they learn of better ways to serve their students each day and better ways of teaching and interacting. A good teacher is open to challenges and finds amicable ways of overcoming them.

Enough courage to face hard days

There are times when a teacher can go through a tough season, enough to make the faint hearted want to quit. These days can leave a teacher’s ego bruised and disappointed. The best teachers remember that these tough times do not last and that there are better days ahead. A good teacher will get up and live to teach another day, even after a rough patch.

A lot of humility

There are times when the teacher can forget that what they do is not about them but about their students. Ego can make teaching the worst career since the teacher is likely to turn teaching into a competition between the teacher and students. It is important to remember that teaching is more of a group activity and it is possible to learn something new from your students. A teacher does not always have to have the final say or all the answers.

Ability to collaborate with students

This ability is also included in good qualities of a good teacher. It is important for any teacher to understand that they are part of a larger school community which goes beyond their classrooms. For this reason, a good teacher works towards making the school a better place for everyone. As the teacher perfects in class, they should also have positive impact in the school.

Nine Characteristics of a Great Teacher/ویژگی های یک معلم نمونه

Years ago, as a young, eager student, I would have told you that a great teacher was someone who provided classroom entertainment and gave very little homework. Needless to say, after many years of K-12 administrative experience and giving hundreds of teacher evaluations, my perspective has changed. My current position as a professor in higher education gives me the opportunity to share what I have learned with current and future school leaders, and allows for some lively discussions among my graduate students in terms of what it means to be a great teacher.

Teaching is hard work and some teachers never grow to be anything better than mediocre. They do the bare minimum required and very little more. The great teachers, however, work tirelessly to create a challenging, nurturing environment for their students. Great teaching seems to have less to do with our knowledge and skills than with our attitude toward our students, our subject, and our work. Although this list is certainly not all-inclusive, I have narrowed down the many characteristics of a great teacher to those I have found to be the most essential, regardless of the age of the learner:

 A great teacher respects students. In a great teacher’s classroom, each person’s ideas and opinions are valued. Students feel safe to express their feelings and learn to respect and listen to others. This teacher creates a welcoming learning environment for all students.

 A great teacher creates a sense of community and belonging in the classroom. The mutual respect in this teacher’s classroom provides a supportive, collaborative environment. In this small community, there are rules to follow and jobs to be done and each student is aware that he or she is an important, integral part of the group. A great teacher lets students know that they can depend not only on her, but also on the entire class.

 A great teacher is warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring. This person is approachable, not only to students, but to everyone on campus. This is the teacher to whom students know they can go with any problems or concerns or even to share a funny story. Great teachers possess good listening skills and take time out of their way-too-busy schedules for anyone who needs them. If this teacher is having a bad day, no one ever knows—the teacher leaves personal baggage outside the school doors.

  A great teacher sets high expectations for all students. This teacher realizes that the expectations she has for her students greatly affect their achievement; she knows that students generally give to teachers as much or as little as is expected of them.

 A great teacher has his own love of learning and inspires students with his passion for education and for the course material. He constantly renews himself as a professional on his quest to provide students with the highest quality of education possible. This teacher has no fear of learning new teaching strategies or incorporating new technologies into lessons, and always seems to be the one who is willing to share what he’s learned with colleagues.

 A great teacher is a skilled leader. Different from administrative leaders, effective teachers focus on shared decision-making and teamwork, as well as on community building. This great teacher conveys this sense of leadership to students by providing opportunities for each of them to assume leadership roles.

 A great teacher can “shift-gears” and is flexible when a lesson isn’t working. This teacher assesses his teaching throughout the lessons and finds new ways to present material to make sure that every student understands the key concepts.

 A great teacher collaborates with colleagues on an ongoing basis. Rather than thinking of herself as weak because she asks for suggestions or help, this teacher views collaboration as a way to learn from a fellow professional. A great teacher uses constructive criticism and advice as an opportunity to grow as an educator.

  A great teacher maintains professionalism in all areas—from personal appearance to organizational skills and preparedness for each day. Her communication skills are exemplary, whether she is speaking with an administrator, one of her students or a colleague. The respect that the great teacher receives because of her professional manner is obvious to those around her.

While teaching is a gift that seems to come quite naturally for some, others have to work overtime to achieve great teacher status. Yet the payoff is enormous — for both you and your students. Imagine students thinking of you when they remember that great teacher they had in college!