When students, in Canada, aged from 15
to 30 years old were asked “What is a good teacher in your opinion?” these were
the most popular/frequent answers (in no particular order).
1- Has high expectations and standards
regarding students.
2- Can easily adapt to unsuspected
situations.
3-
Can easily adapt to each student's learning style and preferences.
4-
Encourages students even when they make mistakes or struggle.
5- Has a wide knowledge of the subject.
6- Answers questions and encourages
students to ask questions.
7- Is engaged in continuous training,
aims being a better teacher with teacher education.
8-
Is passionate about the subject or teaching.
9- Give many examples and/or
demonstrations.
10- Is a good listener.
11- Welcomes and acknowledges students
when they enter the classroom.
12- Has a good sense of humor.
13- Teaches how to be a good
professional -- gives tips.
14- Has students that get good grades.
15- Is available before or after class
to answer questions.
16- Is fair with everyone, no matter
the grades or personal opinions of the student.
17- Is a leader.
18- Can control students with behavior
problems.
19- Uses different methods of teaching,
includes practical exercises during class when possible.
20- Has good language skills (spoken
and written).
21- Gives out clear and structured
notes and exercises.
22- Respects the training program
guidelines, in corridors or respects the course syllabus.
For each of these statements rate how
it applies to you as a teacher.
James D. Roumeliotis
Author, Business Educator & Adviser
Montreal, Canada
jdrazure@gmail.com
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