good teachers

i found this article...

written by peter beidler, an english professor.

i hope it will inspire other..

what makes a good teacher?

1. a good teacher must have the desire to be a good teacher. students do recognize teachers who really want to be good teachers.



2. a good teacher takes risks



3. a good teacher has positive attitude



4. a good teacher never have enough time and never finish work, yet never complain about the long hours because they love what they do..



5. a good teacher thinks of teaching as a form of parenting. knowing when to be firm, when to give in.



6. a good teacher gives students confidence. they realize that what the students learn is less important than the learning process itself.



7. a good teacher is able to keep students off balance. complacent students are bored students.



8. a good teacher tries to motivate students



9. a good teacher listens to students