Jofizz Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 There are few teachers that I still vividly remember from elementary school through high school. And for others that have already gone through college; Professors. Some teachers can have a major impact on how we live our lives today --- It is said that the most important factor that determines the quality of the education a child receives, is the quality of his or her teacher --- Some of you are students, some of you have children in school now, and I know that some of you are teachers In your opinion, what are the qualities that makes a great teacher ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamingwolf Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 If I was in school now a days, I would have to say a nice rack and the willingness to give oral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Punani2 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 If I was in school now a days, I would have to say a nice rack and the willingness to give oral. :applause: :laugh: nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 If I was in school now a days, I would have to say a nice rack and the willingness to give oral. Judging from the news lately, that seems to be a prerequisite... :paranoid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsBry Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 If I was in school now a days, I would have to say a nice rack and the willingness to give oral. I agree, the hot ones having sex with students lately get an "A+" in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexRS Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 respecting students teaching understanding instead of repetition teaching to think instead of to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fight_on_til_you_have_won Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Making learning fun. My favorite class in college was pre-Civil War US History, not because I'm a big history buff, but because my professor made every class so damn interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mass_SkinsFan Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Now, for a SERIOUS answer to the qustion..... There are a number of things that make a teacher "Great" The first is KNOWLEDGE. Not just general knowledge. Knowledge of the specific subject they are teaching. The greatest teacher in the world is likely to be awful trying to instruct people in a subject they have little to no knowledge in. The second is INTEREST/PASSION. Having all the knowledge in the world on a topic is worthless if the teacher doesn't have an interest in the subject and a deep desire to pass that interest and information along to their students. The third is an understanding of and a connection with the students they are teaching. The greatest teacher in the world will be a failure trying to teach trigonomitry to first graders. Likewise, a college professor using elementary school materials in their course is unlikely to keep the interest of his or her students. This is one of the toughest things for teachers. Keeping the students interested in the material while at the same time getting the important information across to the students. It's a difficult line to try and walk. Especially with today's students. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Patience Focus Intellect Flexibility Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 rapport is the key word. cliche that rings oh so true: kids don't care how much you know until they know how much you care. corny, but true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 The teacher must be able to earn the respect of his/her students, no question. All of the great teachers I've had were different in their approach and style... but ALL of them had my utmost respect. That was the only thing any of them had in common, really. ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistymjohnson Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 The ability to connect with their students. All of the teachers that have gained a place in my life did so by connecting with me. It had little to do with their ability to teach a subject required by the district. One teacher in particular helped me a great deal with my family life when things were at its' worst. I was failing his class badly (not because I didn't know the stuff, but because of what was going on in my personal life). He recognized that, and found a way to connect with me. His help made all the difference in the world. Also, another teacher I remain in constant contact with... My high school choir teacher. I call her my "Second Mom". She has been an inspiration to me, and helped me to learn from my mistakes when I moved out on my own at the age of sixteen. We are more like friends than anything else. She is a great woman in which I have the utmost respect for. Teachers play a vital role in the development of our children. It is unfortunate that we as a society do not give them the proper respect that they deserve. (Not all of us, but a lot of us). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel22 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 I agree, the hot ones having sex with students lately get an "A+" in my book. Teacher of the yr. Imagine being a Soph in HS and getting naked with this girl on a consistent basis. The funniest thing about the case was they were pressing for her to be labeled a sexual predator. Exactly how scarred would you be if you got to have sex with her @ 16 yrs old ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. S Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 yeh, I wonder what self-respecting high school male actually brings up the story/charges, at least with the hot ones? If they were busted, prolly shouldnt have been messin around in the first place, but not the hot ones... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel22 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 yeh, I wonder what self-respecting high school male actually brings up the story/charges, at least with the hot ones? If they were busted, prolly shouldnt have been messin around in the first place, but not the hot ones... If I was in his shoes and it meant that I could keep the thing going....I wouldn't tell anybody Would be tough not to tell my friends but the top priority would be keeping her happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slateman Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Work ethic. There is nothing worse than a lazy teacher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Harris Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Work ethic. There is nothing worse than a lazy teacher. i got 1. a lazy ball coach. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 i got 1. a lazy ball coach. :laugh: Leave Pete Gillen alone! Signed, Larry Brown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Tater Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 For me, making learning fun. Knowledge of subject matter was not important except he/she must have at least a minimum. The worst teacher I ever had probably had the greatest knowledge (at least from a book learning standpoint) of her subject while one of the best (and this is also the opinion of at least two generations of students) didn't even graduate from college. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hu-bison-skinsfan Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Having high expectations...and convincing you that you can meet them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjcdaman Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 i got 1. a lazy ball coach. :laugh: Yes, funny but very true. A teacher and a coach should be there to make you better. To make you want to improve. Back to the teacher question, I have always worked my butt off for a teacher who was passionate about what he/she was teaching. I have one History teacher in mind. 10th grade. Loved the class because he liked to lecture and teach us about what occured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitity Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Alot of teachers can teach subject matter, making students care is another story. The best teacher's I've had took the time to show WHY we should care about the material and how its useful. This is especially important if you're teaching science. I think this is one of the most important things at the college level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drums and skins Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 charismatic and knowledgeable when the material is presented actually interested in the material themself able to get the students interested/involved have a great work ethic Generally, if a teacher is interested in the material, they'll be able to present it at a whole different level than the science teacher who is also teaching world history because of teacher shortages. If the teacher is charismatic, you'll get me, as a student, interested into the material. If you're knowledgable about the material, I'll be given solid material and will actually learn (because I'm interested and have solid material to study). The work ethic thing comes into play because they have to really do a great job at evaluating the students. This includes being able to make time for making and grading tests and quizzes and assisting students who may be struggling. Feedback (as part a strong work ethic) to students is very important.. If a student gets something wrong, a simple "x" over the incorrect answer isn't helpful at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Judges Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 charismatic and knowledgeable when the material is presentedactually interested in the material themself able to get the students interested/involved have a great work ethic Generally, if a teacher is interested in the material, they'll be able to present it at a whole different level than the science teacher who is also teaching world history because of teacher shortages. If the teacher is charismatic, you'll get me, as a student, interested into the material. If you're knowledgable about the material, I'll be given solid material and will actually learn (because I'm interested and have solid material to study). The work ethic thing comes into play because they have to really do a great job at evaluating the students. This includes being able to make time for making and grading tests and quizzes and assisting students who may be struggling. Feedback (as part a strong work ethic) to students is very important.. If a student gets something wrong, a simple "x" over the incorrect anwer isn't helpful at all. Nice post. Agree with everything here. All the best teachers I encontered were deeply interested in their field of study and they all put in relentless hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 charismatic and knowledgeable when the material is presentedactually interested in the material themself able to get the students interested/involved have a great work ethic Generally, if a teacher is interested in the material, they'll be able to present it at a whole different level than the science teacher who is also teaching world history because of teacher shortages. If the teacher is charismatic, you'll get me, as a student, interested into the material. If you're knowledgable about the material, I'll be given solid material and will actually learn (because I'm interested and have solid material to study). The work ethic thing comes into play because they have to really do a great job at evaluating the students. This includes being able to make time for making and grading tests and quizzes and assisting students who may be struggling. Feedback (as part a strong work ethic) to students is very important.. If a student gets something wrong, a simple "x" over the incorrect answer isn't helpful at all. wow, i think you hit the nail on the head with that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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