As someone that is aspiring to become a teacher, I was wondering what traits
current students find to be academically and socially rewarding in a teacher.
What teachers do you learn the most from, and why? What kinds of teachers make
class enjoyable while still enabling you to learn?
Sexiness is nice (regardless of gender) girls will pay attention to hot guys,
guys will pay attention to hot girls... it's kind of a general / sad thing...
but it's true.
the nicer you are, the more kids are going to like you, but the more likely it
is that they will take advantage of your kindness.
Getting to work independently / with other students is usually a good thing
cause then it gives students time to interact and talk / have fun instead of
just listening and writing. Just make sure they have something they will need to
turn in at the end so they actually work together... etc.
Be fun. But at the same time, take what you're doing seriously. You're job is to
give the students the opportunity to learn, and while you can't force them to
learn, you can make your class interesting and enjoyable. Either through jokes
or stories or something else, figure out what will entice students to pay
attention instead of sleeping through or skipping class. But at the same time,
you want to make sure you cover the academic material you're supposed to be
teaching. Kids, usually high school and college age kids, will lose respect for
you if you don't actually teach anything. It's not a balance you're likely to
find right away, but you'll make it sooner or later.
Also, depending on what level of students you're teaching, you could potentially
use their interest in the subject material to capture their interest. I'm
speaking through personal experience as a college kid on that one, with high
school and middle school kids that's much less likely to happen. With high
school kids, you might try making yourself available so that kids can hang out
in your room during lunch and stuff, and try to develop the reputation as one of
those teachers that like to have fun too. Game consoles work really well here,
if you think you can safely bring one in.
Never be too sarcastic and patronize the kids. I have a teacher like that and I
hate my global history class as a result. I used to love history class, now I
hate it. We students like having a teacher who can relate to us and understands
what we like to do and what we don't like to do. Give the kids an assignment
that they would actually enjoy once in a while. This is a freshman in high
school talking.
wtf why would you want to be a teacher.....
definately one of the worse jobs but one of my friends is a teacher. well make
sure you dont teach little kids because my friend got a tennis ball hit in her
face at MACH speed. owww
I guess from a student's POV, being helpful and being able to answer questions
without feeling in doubt and also probably being able to relate to the students.
Ummmmm...... Maybe keep things simple, and also understanding students and not
assume the worst out of them.
But seriously I think maybe not having one method to deal with all students, but
be versatile and have various methods to deal with different type of
students.
Watch GTO (both anime and live), if you want to see how he deals with students.
Oooo, this thread looks to be beneficial to me as well! I do agree
that being versatile is a trait that a prospective teacher should have. After
doing some student teaching last semester, that's definitely one thing I learned
because the lesson NEVER goes as planned!
(But sometimes that can be a good thing) Another trait is to be friendly-- get
to know something about the kids so that they know that you really do care about
them.
The kind of teacher should be is willing to listen to their student.. If they
arean't willing to listen to the student, the student also won't be willing to
listen to them. The gap between the student and teacher should be not too big..
Thats the way it should be..
I'm planning to be a high school band teacher. My own high school band teacher
was the one who inspired me to form this dream and go for it. He's the kind of
guy that everyone in the school loves, even if they don't have band or orchestra
on their schedules.
A good teacher, no matter what subject they teach, must have the following
qualities:
Motivation/Ambition
A reason for doing what they do (it can't be money)
An ability to touch the lives of those around them
An ability to inspire their students to better themselves
A personality that allows them to get along with everyone
Understanding/caring
Willing to help their students with something
Knowledgeable -- and not just in their own subject
My band teacher was all that and so much more. He taught me so much, and not
just about music. He taught me about myself, other people, life, encouraged me
to expand my horizons and my vocabulary, and he taught me how to be a leader. He
also inspired me to overcome my fears and just get out there and do what I want
to do, and that it's okay to make mistakes as long as I learn from them. What he
was for me, what he did for me, I want to be and do for a kid.
1. Don't give in to lowering academic requirements
2. Apply the requirements of what you teach to all students equally
3. Engage the students in learning (don't just lecture)
4. Be flexible (major item with kids aged from 3 to 103) but do not break
5. Be firm with the rules
6. Be sure you enjoy teaching.
- Does not give attention to stupid students that wreck the class
- Can control the class
- Can be fun but also strict when needed
- Helps the student
- Motivates students and themselves
- Cares about what grades you get
I have a teacher that is really awesome. He's so enthusiastic and passionate
about is job. And the thing is is that he really does care and he doesn't give
up on any student which i find quite impressive. He's a really good role model
and reliable, easy going but also firm. Of course he has his bad days but who
doesn't?
And if you want to make class interesting don't make students copy chunks of
text or just answer questions from a book. Its plain boring it may work for some
but you have to appeal to everyone's learning style once in a while. Try mind
provoking games, debates, memory tasks, experiments and stuff like that. Teach
rhymes and mnemonics, i know it may sound nursery-ish but it really works for
some people!
Well, I've never had a "perfect" teacher, but things I'd like to have
in my "ideal" teacher would be...
-Strict enough so that the students won't walk all over the teacher. Also so
that they'll actually study or they'll fail. But not so much that it's
unfair.
-Don't be afraid to make jokes. I have a teacher that has a mindset that she
can't smile or be friendly with students, but it's obviously not true. If a
teacher doesn't connect with his/her students, than the student won't take
him/her seriously. He/She'll just be another face and not someone
important.
-Actually know what you're teaching. Too many teachers I've had with this
problem...
-Even if you know what you're teaching, be interested too. If it's not interesting to the teacher, how can
it be interesting to the students?
-Be helpful and try your best to help the student not only learn, but to be a
better person as well. That doesn't mean to force your morals on the student
though.
-When teaching, don't just lecture, and don't be afraid to go off on a tangent.
I've had teachers that don't say anything outside of the lesson plan, and I just
sleep in their classes.
face value+not serious+play pranks+steal anime cards/use authority to gain
such/trade cards+gives me high grades+plays ps+buys me an ice cream+realistic
and practical+NOT BOOKISH!+not trying hard=one crazy teacher i would sure love
to have
Someone who is not selfish(lit. teacher). one of my sub's is an anime fan to!
but see is so anoying, you can only hear about fullmetal alcheimist's edwards
shortness for so long.
i'd say patience is a big plus. you should also be able to share the kind of
"love" you have for a specific topic with the class. if they see that
sth isn't just this and that and it is done just becuase the schedule says so,
but somehow discover that there are different aspects to it, pupils will get
interessted. ( my literature teacher did a great job with this, and even those
who never voluntarely read a book before started to do so, and then told the
class about that book that really moved them... my history teacher on the other
hand didn't have the abiltiy to do so...)
Jeez, with all the good stuff already pointed out by the people above, what more
can I add?
As they've already pointed out, (it was DarthTofu, I think) there's no such
thing as a perfect teacher, so don't worry about not failing to adhere to
expectations. Hmm.. A few things which I would like to point out:
A teacher should be Competent. If a
class feels like a teacher comes to class unprepared for a lesson, then be
prepared to talk to a wall for the rest of the class. People will assume they
will learn nothing from you, as that's the main reason they go to your class, to
LEARN something from a person whom they think is more competent than them on the
subject.
A teacher should be Passionate. Try to
visualize an enthusiastic teacher with a drone-like one. One has life, the other
has not. A teacher's job is to bring life to an otherwise meaningless jumble of
words and ideas from books and other static sources. For me, a teacher has to
have the ability to make people believe that he/she believes in what he/she is
teaching. In the words of one of my professors, "Teaching is like role-playing, you
have to make them believe in the subject by making them believe in
you."
A teacher has to have Empathy. How would
you feel if you were given a 5k word essay on *insert topic here*, due the day
after tomorrow? A teacher needs to see that students live ordinary lives and
face problems on a daily basis. Giving them tons of work and rationalizing it
with, "Ah its for their own good," doesn't make you an educator. It
makes you a torturer. Try to
empathize with your students. Know when's their Hell week etc.
I'd go on, but this is becoming too long of a post. Hope this
helps somewhat. Its easy to remember see, CPE (Competence, Passion, Empathy)
I think the most imporatant traits in teacher is compassion and understanding
Because teachers cannot always expect their students to their work at the same
rate as everyone or with the same quality
The teacher should try to get to know and understand each student in the class
and treat them with respect
Knowing what you are teaching and being able to impart your experience working
in that field (so as to illustrate the application of the theory) are what I
respect in great teachers. Oh, and they have to be able to pace themselves so
that students can have time to let what they just said sink in.
Quote by mel16The kind of teacher should be
is willing to listen to their student.. If they arean't willing to listen to the
student, the student also won't be willing to listen to them. The gap between
the student and teacher should be not too big.. Thats the way it should
be..
I agree with this comment - the number of teachers that don't listen to what
their students are actually asking is mind-boggling. If you are going to be a
good teacher you must listen to what they're saying and what they're asking, and
then treat it as a kind of feedback. Often the sorts of questions being asked
can be taken as an indicator of how well you're explaining things.
Sure, sometimes they kids won't be listening, but in a lot of cases things
aren't being explained to them in a way that they can easily comprehend.
i like teatchers who is funny and really kind but yet a little strict^^ i have
three teatcher who is like that! and even if i don't like the subject i like to
be there and learn^^
As someone that is aspiring to become a teacher, I was wondering what traits current students find to be academically and socially rewarding in a teacher. What teachers do you learn the most from, and why? What kinds of teachers make class enjoyable while still enabling you to learn?
^_^' Thanks a bunch!
=^..^=
Haha, once there was a teacher who would just tell factual interesting stories about anything during class... And I never had to lift my pen
Sexiness is nice (regardless of gender) girls will pay attention to hot guys, guys will pay attention to hot girls... it's kind of a general / sad thing... but it's true.
the nicer you are, the more kids are going to like you, but the more likely it is that they will take advantage of your kindness.
Getting to work independently / with other students is usually a good thing cause then it gives students time to interact and talk / have fun instead of just listening and writing. Just make sure they have something they will need to turn in at the end so they actually work together... etc.
-Boojitsu21
Be fun. But at the same time, take what you're doing seriously. You're job is to give the students the opportunity to learn, and while you can't force them to learn, you can make your class interesting and enjoyable. Either through jokes or stories or something else, figure out what will entice students to pay attention instead of sleeping through or skipping class. But at the same time, you want to make sure you cover the academic material you're supposed to be teaching. Kids, usually high school and college age kids, will lose respect for you if you don't actually teach anything. It's not a balance you're likely to find right away, but you'll make it sooner or later.
Also, depending on what level of students you're teaching, you could potentially use their interest in the subject material to capture their interest. I'm speaking through personal experience as a college kid on that one, with high school and middle school kids that's much less likely to happen. With high school kids, you might try making yourself available so that kids can hang out in your room during lunch and stuff, and try to develop the reputation as one of those teachers that like to have fun too. Game consoles work really well here, if you think you can safely bring one in.
My thoughts, hope they help.
Never be too sarcastic and patronize the kids. I have a teacher like that and I hate my global history class as a result. I used to love history class, now I hate it. We students like having a teacher who can relate to us and understands what we like to do and what we don't like to do. Give the kids an assignment that they would actually enjoy once in a while. This is a freshman in high school talking.
sense of humor!
wtf why would you want to be a teacher.....
definately one of the worse jobs but one of my friends is a teacher. well make sure you dont teach little kids because my friend got a tennis ball hit in her face at MACH speed. owww
I guess from a student's POV, being helpful and being able to answer questions without feeling in doubt and also probably being able to relate to the students.
Ummmmm...... Maybe keep things simple, and also understanding students and not assume the worst out of them.
But seriously I think maybe not having one method to deal with all students, but be versatile and have various methods to deal with different type of students.
Watch GTO (both anime and live), if you want to see how he deals with students.
Oooo, this thread looks to be beneficial to me as well!
I do agree
that being versatile is a trait that a prospective teacher should have. After
doing some student teaching last semester, that's definitely one thing I learned
because the lesson NEVER goes as planned! 
(But sometimes that can be a good thing) Another trait is to be friendly-- get
to know something about the kids so that they know that you really do care about
them.
The kind of teacher should be is willing to listen to their student.. If they arean't willing to listen to the student, the student also won't be willing to listen to them. The gap between the student and teacher should be not too big.. Thats the way it should be..
Traits for good teacher:
Caring
Persistant
Loving
Understanding
Knowledgeable
Cool
I guess thats it on my list lol
I'm planning to be a high school band teacher. My own high school band teacher was the one who inspired me to form this dream and go for it. He's the kind of guy that everyone in the school loves, even if they don't have band or orchestra on their schedules.
A good teacher, no matter what subject they teach, must have the following qualities:
Motivation/Ambition
A reason for doing what they do (it can't be money)
An ability to touch the lives of those around them
An ability to inspire their students to better themselves
A personality that allows them to get along with everyone
Understanding/caring
Willing to help their students with something
Knowledgeable -- and not just in their own subject
My band teacher was all that and so much more. He taught me so much, and not just about music. He taught me about myself, other people, life, encouraged me to expand my horizons and my vocabulary, and he taught me how to be a leader. He also inspired me to overcome my fears and just get out there and do what I want to do, and that it's okay to make mistakes as long as I learn from them. What he was for me, what he did for me, I want to be and do for a kid.
1. Don't give in to lowering academic requirements
2. Apply the requirements of what you teach to all students equally
3. Engage the students in learning (don't just lecture)
4. Be flexible (major item with kids aged from 3 to 103) but do not break
5. Be firm with the rules
6. Be sure you enjoy teaching.
- Does not give attention to stupid students that wreck the class
- Can control the class
- Can be fun but also strict when needed
- Helps the student
- Motivates students and themselves
- Cares about what grades you get
I have a teacher that is really awesome. He's so enthusiastic and passionate about is job. And the thing is is that he really does care and he doesn't give up on any student which i find quite impressive. He's a really good role model and reliable, easy going but also firm. Of course he has his bad days but who doesn't?
And if you want to make class interesting don't make students copy chunks of text or just answer questions from a book. Its plain boring it may work for some but you have to appeal to everyone's learning style once in a while. Try mind provoking games, debates, memory tasks, experiments and stuff like that. Teach rhymes and mnemonics, i know it may sound nursery-ish but it really works for some people!
Well, I've never had a "perfect" teacher, but things I'd like to have in my "ideal" teacher would be...
-Strict enough so that the students won't walk all over the teacher. Also so that they'll actually study or they'll fail. But not so much that it's unfair.
-Don't be afraid to make jokes. I have a teacher that has a mindset that she can't smile or be friendly with students, but it's obviously not true. If a teacher doesn't connect with his/her students, than the student won't take him/her seriously. He/She'll just be another face and not someone important.
-Actually know what you're teaching. Too many teachers I've had with this problem...
-Even if you know what you're teaching, be interested too. If it's not interesting to the teacher, how can it be interesting to the students?
-Be helpful and try your best to help the student not only learn, but to be a better person as well. That doesn't mean to force your morals on the student though.
-When teaching, don't just lecture, and don't be afraid to go off on a tangent. I've had teachers that don't say anything outside of the lesson plan, and I just sleep in their classes.
face value+not serious+play pranks+steal anime cards/use authority to gain such/trade cards+gives me high grades+plays ps+buys me an ice cream+realistic and practical+NOT BOOKISH!+not trying hard=one crazy teacher i would sure love to have
Someone who is not selfish(lit. teacher). one of my sub's is an anime fan to! but see is so anoying, you can only hear about fullmetal alcheimist's edwards shortness for so long.
I like the person for the teacher is kinda nice, very understanding, smart, and pretty. lol
i'd say patience is a big plus. you should also be able to share the kind of "love" you have for a specific topic with the class. if they see that sth isn't just this and that and it is done just becuase the schedule says so, but somehow discover that there are different aspects to it, pupils will get interessted. ( my literature teacher did a great job with this, and even those who never voluntarely read a book before started to do so, and then told the class about that book that really moved them... my history teacher on the other hand didn't have the abiltiy to do so...)
Jeez, with all the good stuff already pointed out by the people above, what more can I add?
As they've already pointed out, (it was DarthTofu, I think) there's no such thing as a perfect teacher, so don't worry about not failing to adhere to expectations. Hmm.. A few things which I would like to point out:
A teacher should be Competent. If a class feels like a teacher comes to class unprepared for a lesson, then be prepared to talk to a wall for the rest of the class. People will assume they will learn nothing from you, as that's the main reason they go to your class, to LEARN something from a person whom they think is more competent than them on the subject.
A teacher should be Passionate. Try to visualize an enthusiastic teacher with a drone-like one. One has life, the other has not. A teacher's job is to bring life to an otherwise meaningless jumble of words and ideas from books and other static sources. For me, a teacher has to have the ability to make people believe that he/she believes in what he/she is teaching. In the words of one of my professors, "Teaching is like role-playing, you have to make them believe in the subject by making them believe in you."
A teacher has to have Empathy. How would you feel if you were given a 5k word essay on *insert topic here*, due the day after tomorrow? A teacher needs to see that students live ordinary lives and face problems on a daily basis. Giving them tons of work and rationalizing it with, "Ah its for their own good," doesn't make you an educator. It makes you a torturer.
Try to
empathize with your students. Know when's their Hell week etc. 
I'd go on, but this is becoming too long of a post.
Hope this
helps somewhat. Its easy to remember see, CPE (Competence, Passion, Empathy)
I think the most imporatant traits in teacher is compassion and understanding
Because teachers cannot always expect their students to their work at the same rate as everyone or with the same quality
The teacher should try to get to know and understand each student in the class and treat them with respect
Kindness is the key to any human relationship
Knowing what you are teaching and being able to impart your experience working in that field (so as to illustrate the application of the theory) are what I respect in great teachers. Oh, and they have to be able to pace themselves so that students can have time to let what they just said sink in.
Cheers!
I agree with this comment - the number of teachers that don't listen to what their students are actually asking is mind-boggling. If you are going to be a good teacher you must listen to what they're saying and what they're asking, and then treat it as a kind of feedback. Often the sorts of questions being asked can be taken as an indicator of how well you're explaining things.
Sure, sometimes they kids won't be listening, but in a lot of cases things aren't being explained to them in a way that they can easily comprehend.
i like teatchers who is funny and really kind but yet a little strict^^ i have three teatcher who is like that! and even if i don't like the subject i like to be there and learn^^