Some positive qualities of a teacher are listed below:
- Assumes ownership for the classroom and the students’ success[wpdevart_like_box profile_id=”foundationsofeducationbook” connections=”show” width=”300″ height=”150″ header=”small” cover_photo=”show” locale=”en_US”]
- Uses personal experiences as examples in teaching
- Understands feelings of students
- Communicates clearly
- Admits to mistakes and corrects them immediately
- Thinks about and reflects on practice
- Displays a sense of humour
- Dresses appropriately for the position
- Maintains confidential trust and respect
- Is structured, yet flexible and spontaneous
- Is responsive to situations and students’ needs
- Enjoys teaching and expects students to enjoy learning
- Looks for the win-win solution in conflict situations
- Listens attentively to student questions and comments.
- Responds to students with respect, even in difficult situations
- Communicates high expectations consistently
- Conducts one-on-one conversations with students
- Treats students equally and fairly
- Has positive dialogue and interactions with students outside the classroom
- Invests time with single students or small groups of students outside the classroom
- Maintains a professional manner at all times
- Addresses students by name
- Speaks in an appropriate tone and volume
- Works actively with students
Some of the negatives of a teacher are listed below:
- Believes that teaching is just a job
- Arrives late to school and class on a regular basis
- Has classroom discipline problems
- Is not sensitive to a student’s culture or heritage
- Expresses bias (positive or negative) with regard to students
- Works on paperwork during class rather than working with students
- Uses inappropriate language
- Demeans or ridicules students
- Exhibits defensive behaviour for no apparent reason
- Is confrontational with students
- Lacks conflict resolution skills
- Does not accept responsibility for what occurs in the classroom
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