Teacher

Who is a teacher?

-a person who teaches

-one who educatesRef: Webster’s Dictionary

Who is a good Teacher?

To know what makes a good teacher, one must know the task of a teacher.

Ref: Principles of teaching (Corpuz, 2007)

2 Major Categories in which the characteristics of an effective teacher can be grouped:

1. PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

2. PERSONAL QUALITIES

Ref: Lardizabal, A. (1991)

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES

What are the professional qualities of a good teacher?

1. Mastery of the subject/ field one teaches

Effective learning demands that the teacher possesses solid knowledge of the subject or the field that he teaches.

Ref: Lardizabal, A. (1991)

2. Understanding of the Learner

Understanding the basic principles of human growth and development of the learner.

Ref: Lardizabal, A. (1991)

3. Understanding of teaching principles and skill in the use of techniques for their implementations

Effective teacher and teaching, is skill with teaching methods.

Ref: Meador D. a teaching expert (http://teaching.about.com/od/Information-For-Teachers/)

4. General understanding of other branches of knowledgeS/he must be able to show his/her subject relates with other fields, particularly in the solution of life’s problem.

Ref: Lardizabal, A. (1991)

5. Understanding and appreciation of the teaching profession

The degree of a teacher’s success depends to a great extent on his attitude toward his job.

Ref: Lardizabal, A. (1991)

PERSONAL QUALITIES

What are the personal qualities of an effective teacher?

1. PassionPassion in teaching is a compelling force that emerges from one’s inborn love for children.

Ref: Corpuz, A.(2007) in his book Principles of teaching

2. HumorHumor stands for anything funny, which elicits a smile, laughter or amusing reaction to the learners.

Ref: Danielson, C. (1996) in his book Enhancing professional practice: A framework for teaching

3. Values and Attitudes

Teacher’s are models of values. Open-mindedness Fairness Sincerity

Ref: Corpuz, A.(2007) in his book Principles of teaching

4. PatienceIn teaching, patience refers to a teacher’s uncomplaining nature, self-control and persistence.

Ref: Corpuz, A.(2007) in his book Principles of teaching

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