Link 3 - Qualities of a teacher
1. Love what they do
You need to have a passion for what you do to create a lifelong impression
2. Good communicators
This includes verbal and nonverbal communication as well as visual aids
3. Role models
Lead by example, live according to high moral values
Children would rather listen to someone they look up to
4. Positive reinforcement
Rewarding good work – learners will do good work again
Strict punishments creates negativity within the students and towards the
teacher
5. Fair and just
Treat learners equally, but remember they are individuals
Also teaches learners to treat each other equally and the importance of it
6. Leadership
Responsibility of being a strong instructor – children listen
Lead learners on the right path and help by showing obstacles on the way
7. Committed
Go beyond the expected times
Offer help when learners need it
Committed to curriculum they teach
Always learn in hope of becoming a better teacher
8. Understanding
Not only about understanding your subject field, and having knowledge in
your subject.
Understand where a learner comes from, who he/she is, best way to take a
learner
9. Compassion and caring
Recognises suffering, help by teaching.
Give knowledge to next generation, creating individuals with skills,
compassion, and dedication to ending suffering.
Care about world and what they do
1. Love what they do
You need to have a passion for what you do to create a lifelong impression
2. Good communicators
This includes verbal and nonverbal communication as well as visual aids
3. Role models
Lead by example, live according to high moral values
Children would rather listen to someone they look up to
4. Positive reinforcement
Rewarding good work – learners will do good work again
Strict punishments creates negativity within the students and towards the
teacher
5. Fair and just
Treat learners equally, but remember they are individuals
Also teaches learners to treat each other equally and the importance of it
6. Leadership
Responsibility of being a strong instructor – children listen
Lead learners on the right path and help by showing obstacles on the way
7. Committed
Go beyond the expected times
Offer help when learners need it
Committed to curriculum they teach
Always learn in hope of becoming a better teacher
8. Understanding
Not only about understanding your subject field, and having knowledge in
your subject.
Understand where a learner comes from, who he/she is, best way to take a
learner
9. Compassion and caring
Recognises suffering, help by teaching.
Give knowledge to next generation, creating individuals with skills,
compassion, and dedication to ending suffering.
Care about world and what they do
