Qualities of a Good TeacherWhat are qualities of a good teacher? The characteristics of a good teacher aren't always measured on test scores. Primary education teachers put up with a lot - no doubt about it. One of the characteristics of a good teacher is how he or she can work through all of the mayhem and still get results. Here are 5 Qualities of a Good Teacher, from an adult perspective. Kids, on the other hand, have some very interesting insights into what they think are the characteristics of a good teacher! 5 Qualities of a Good Teacher1. Structured One of the first qualities of a good teacher is knowing what classroom management is. Being structured does not mean being rigid or strict. It does mean that you have a classroom that runs in a predictable, systematic fashion that students can depend on. Routines are very important for students to feel safe in, because they know how to manage themselves. 2. Fair Being fair is so important. Children and parents notice it - I sure do with my own children. If parents feel you are not being fair to their child, watch out - momma bear's claws come out! Do not equate being fair with treating everyone the same. Being fair means that you understand how to use differentiation in the classroom. For some children it means a special behavior plan to help them. For others it means excusing some assignments in favor of other, more enriched, work. It means listening to your students without judging and providing them with an avenue to solve their problems. Be reasonable, and be fair. We all know the teachers who never seem to be in their classrooms. Perhaps they are too involved at a district level, or maybe they are always out sick (or using sick days just to have a day off!). I'm not saying I am always there (with three children, there have been times when it has been difficult), but teachers who are gone too much are considered unprofessional, uncaring, and certainly cannot have the qualities of a good teacher in the eyes of the parents. One of the traits of a good teacher is intelligence, or having a strong knowledge base. Just wait until you get the child who knows more than you do. It will happen, and you need to stay on top of your game if you want to keep the respect of that child. I have found, particularly with children who are gifted, that the more I keep up and ahead of them, the better their behaviors. They respect me and know I have the answers, and if not, I sure will by tomorrow! A creative teacher has the ability to take a concept and "twist" it in a creative way to reach their students. For example, number sense. A creative teacher will take that standard and develop lessons around it using Base Ten Blocks, cuisenaire rods, math games using dice, Smart Board technology...using paper and pencil only last after the foundation has been laid. These types of educators will utilize small moments in the classroom to introduce, reinforce and assess critical concepts. In my daily read-alouds (notice that is plural!) I will constantly use reciprocal teaching to solidify comprehension strategies. The students don't know what that this is one of the qualities of a good teacher - they just know they love making puppets talk to predict, summarize, ask questions and clarify meaning. Back to Top: Qualities of a Good Teacher About Advertising Privacy Policy How to Make a Website
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