Wednesday, February 25, 2009

What makes a great Teacher

What makes a great teacher?

Great teachers ...

make you feel special.
teach you how to learn.
inspire you with their passion.
engage your whole being.
keep you focused.
open you up to new experiences.
have no agenda.
make the complicated simple.
give clear explanations.
show you how everything ties together.

from:
http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/columns/default.aspx?Article=greatteachersmain&page=tamimhome

To this I would add

Great teachers ...

Have a track record
Are passionate about the job
Know what they are doing
Like teaching
Listen to you
Are open to new experiences

Cheers,

David