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Characteristic of a Professional Teacher - Coggle Diagram
Characteristic of a Professional Teacher
Focus on Collaboration
Keep an open mind and learn from other teachers
The ability to collaborate is the environment that lead to succes.
Teachers need to be able to fill various roles in order to collaborate effectively.
-Be flexible
Empathy
Another key to engaging students and improving their learning is to treat each student as an individual, by being empathetic and understanding to what may be going on in their lives
empathy and understanding from a teacher can not only help that teacher make a connection with a student, it can directly impact a student's learning in the classroom
Everyone learns differently, whether it be faster or slower than normal, learns better by writing, reading or hands-on. Teachers need to always keep this in mind and always pay close attention to ensure each student is on the track they need to be
Good listener
Listening well is one of the most important skills needed to be a teacher.
Teachers that are skilled in listening and observing often pick up on what isn’t being said, such as any anxieties a student may have, and can then help the student build their skills and confidence levels.
Effective listening skills also help a teacher better understand their students and tailor lessons to reach them how they learn best.
If a teacher can truly hear a student, they can learn how to reach them where they are. This will open the door for them to receive and learn the lesson that is being taught.
Engaging
Being able to engage students with humor, creative lessons and a strong classroom presence is an important part of what makes someone a good teacher
A good teacher will perform for their students to keep them going. It’s not about sitting back and just lecturing, it’s about engaging in the work.
An engaging teacher may be one who thinks outside the box, adds humor to their lessons and finds creative ways to bring learning into the real world.
Value real world learning
Using real-world examples and tackling real-world problems in the classroom can make learning more meaningful to students. And it can help spark excitement in gaining knowledge about important issues.
Not only does it make the lesson more meaningful for students but they become properly engaged.
Example : Take a Class Field Trip
Allow students to experience and observe the world around them by taking them outside of the classroom. This can be done through technology, such as a virtual field trip — where students can get an inside look at something like a spacecraft through digital media. Physically taking students outside of the classroom helps them learn to observe the world through their own eyes.
Share best practices
A willingness to share knowledge and experiences with others is one of the most important qualities of a good teacher
Education is a hands-on field and often requires experimentation within the classroom to discover which methods of communicating with students work best.
Part of being an effective teacher is sharing your findings and best practices with others in the field
Lifelong learners
One of the key skills needed to be a good teacher is a dedication to continued education and a love of learning.
Whether a teacher is learning more about subject area, learning new methods of communication or even exploring how to bring more technology into the classroom, continuing to expand his/her knowledge is key to expanding that of the students.
Those dedicated to their subjects with a passion for learning make the best teachers
It’s important for teachers to never feel as though they’ve learned it all, and to remain open to new experiences.
“Being willing to continually add tools to your toolbox – even unconventional ones at times – will keep things new and exciting, as well as giving you excellent skills.”
Strong Communicators
By communicating with students at the beginning of the year about how certain subject applies to their favorite hobbies, sports and future careers, students are most likely to approach the subject in a more enjoyable way that better supported their learning.
Teachers who listen attentively to their students' questions and complaints are better equipped to meet individual needs and adjust lessons where necessary. Students are also more likely to be receptive when the teacher's body language and tone of voice indicate openness and encouragement. Appropriate use of audio-visual aids also can enhance presentations and make them easier for students to follow.
Adaptable
Effective teachers need to be able to work in a constantly evolving environment and adjust their teaching methods based on the age of their students, the resources available and changing curriculum, practices and requirements.
For example, at work teachers regularly: encounter a diverse range of learners to whom they must respond appropriately. face unexpected situations in the classroom or shifts in timetabling that they need to navigate. interact with with new colleagues, students, and parents
Patient
No matter what grade level you're teaching, your patience will be tested while working as an educator.
Whether you’re managing classroom behavior, working with colleagues with different views, or communicating student issues or progress with parents, patience is one of the most important skills to practice as a teacher.
A great teacher is very patient with their students and their parents to deal with the same questions and problems over and over again. You never give up on your students and would try out new ways to help them succeed in school.