Skills and Traits of a Teacher
Teachers come from varying levels of experience and different backgrounds. However, great teachers often have the following qualities:
- Humility: Someone who is teaching should have a humble attitude in order to make themselves more approachable and provide a safe environment for learning.
- Subject Matter Knowledge: Teachers must have confidence in the subject they’re teaching. Being able to answer questions without preparation will help teach as well as give learners confidence in the knowledge they are receiving.
- Patience: Teachers should have patience with their learners. Creating an environment that is not welcoming to those who may need more help will discourage them from learning.
- Empathy: Being understanding of those who are learning is an important quality when teaching. A teacher should be able to put themselves in the position of the learner in order to assess whether or not they are teaching effectively.
- Adaptability: When teaching, one should be able to change their teaching style when needed. If a concept they are teaching is understood faster than expected, move on to the next portion. If the concept is not well understood, shift to another style of teaching to accommodate the learners or material.
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In the third blog of this series, I'll explore Evaluation as a core competency of a 'Professional Teacher' stance. Using examples and practical ideas, I'll argue that professional teaching means inspecting both delivery and impact, using evaluation to drive real change.
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