What Makes a Good Teacher
According to a survey, good teachers often possess the following traits:
· Knowledgeable in Subject Matter. Good teachers are often extensively trained and well developed in their own academic area. And they often work hard so as to keep their knowledge of the field up to date.
· Careful Lesson Planning. Good teachers won't go to the classroom with their lessons unprepared. They often prepare lessons in advance so that class time is not wasted. They will cooperate with other teachers and they will plan their lessons with an eye for state standards and other benchmarks for students' success.
· Knowledge of Assessment and Evaluation. Good teachers are often knowledgeable in assessment and evaluation and are good at applying them at appropriate time with appropriate methods. They wouldn't evaluate or assess students on arbitrary criteria. Instead, they would make the purpose of evaluation clear both to students and their parents.
· Awareness of Students' Needs. Good teachers believes that every student can learn and understand that different students learn with different styles. They would not impose one model on all the students. Instead they would strike a balance between the needs of individual students and whole classes.
· Motivating Students to Learn. Good teachers will not merely lecture in front of class. They would try to find out ways to interest their students and make the process of learning full of fun. They would also encourage students to speak up in class. In addition, they would motivate students by setting certain goals for learning.
· Good Management in Classrooms. Good teachers understand the importance of firm discipline policies and emphasize the necessity of regular attendance, punctuality, respect for teachers and other students, and good behaviour. They would be fair and consistent in class and make adjustment when necessary.
· Technological Competence. Good teachers never lag behind the technological development. They would integrate technology into their classroom lessons, because they understand that technology is not only a tool for increasing students' interest and motivation, but also a tool for improving teaching efficiency.
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