What makes a teacher good and what makes a teacher not so good?

 

‘Good’ teachers…

• Are helpful and supportive.
• Take time to explain material in depth.
• Are friendly.
• Understand and know the subject well.
• Use a variety of teaching style and innovative approaches.
• Are fair and have equal standards and expectations of pupils, regardless of test scores.

‘Bad’ teachers…

• Are mean and unfair.
• Are judgmental of pupils’ parents and siblings.
• Are unwilling to change their  teaching methods.
• Are disrespectful of pupils.
• Are unsympathetic to pupils’ personal problems.
• Are intimidating and verbally abusive.

A good teacher will also keep in mind taking advantage of ‘Teachable Moments’. A teachable moment is an unplanned opportunity to recognize what is happening within the class to make connections and to extend and enrich learning.

Teachable moments can happen anywhere, any time and occurs when the student:

• Is receptive
• Is open to learning
• Is actively seeking information

by Dr. Dennis Francis.