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Today in science class, I had students answer this question: What makes a great teacher? We are working on a project where they will be teaching other students about volcanoes. Since they will be taken on the role of a “teacher” I wanted them to really think about the characteristics of good teachers.
Here are their responses:
- Explains things first, then lets you try
- Asks questions
- Has celebrations
- Strict
- Lets you experience new things
- Creative
- Speaks loud and clearly
- Smart
- Allows you to make things or experience things
- Cares a lot
- Open to your questions and opinions
- Are happy
- Gives examples
- Uses games and prizes
- Makes me understand
What is a good list of things to strive for as a teacher! What other things would you add?
I answered this question recently too. I like that you asked your students. Perhaps I’ll ask my students and compare my list with theirs, see if I’m on track. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hi Denise! I’m glad you liked the post. Let me know if you do end up asking your students what makes a great teacher! I’m curious to know what they said!
–jee young
Love that list! Things I would add:
-flexible
-patient
-loves (hehe) to repeat themself (especially with younger students)
great post!
I totally agree with you on those three things. I’m struggling to be patient with some of my students….you probably know who! hehehe 🙂