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* My favorite characteristic of a teacher, is a teacher who can communicate well and can give clear instructions. On top of that I believe teachers should be fair in the assignments they give, making sure they challenge the student but also making sure they are not just giving busy work or work that is impossible.
* To communicate well with my students I can:
1.) Ask lots of questions
2.) Set up a page or use technology that allows students to discuss with each other or ask the teacher a question outside of school.
3.) Give clear instructions.
* To be fair in assignments by:
1.) Giving out different kinds of projects, so students are not doing the same thing over and over again. This way it gives students the opportunity to be creative.
2.) Give out realistic due dates.
3.) Show students an example and give out ideas.
4.) Do not overdo group projects or if given a group project assign each person in the group a part and always have a group grading system.

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What are the qualities of a good teacher?

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I had an elementary teacher who seemed so joyful to be teaching us each day. She smiled at us, laughed with us, made learning engaging and fun. In a word, she was passionate. That is what I would like to bring to my classroom-passion and excitement. Students really pick up on our energy, and if we can show them that we care about them and our subject matter, it will have a positive impact.

In Robert Fried's book The Passionate Teacher: A Practical Guide, he says “to be a passionate teacher is to be someone in love with a field of knowledge, deeply stirred by issues and ideas that challenge our world, drawn to the dilemmas and potentials of the young people who come into class each day — or captivated by all of these”.

http://hepg.org/her-home/issues/harvard-educational-review-volume-72-issue-4/herbooknote/the-passionate-teacher_50

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Looking back the teacher that had the best influence and was the best teacher was one that was so excited to be at school and to teach us. I remember her love for the subject and the excitement she got when she would teach us about it. Because of her love for the subject it made us love the subject to. She also wasn't the kind of teacher to sit us down infront of the textbook and make us read out of it. Instead, she learned how to make the learning hands on and fun.

I think that to be a good teacher you really need to bond with the kids. You need to learn their names, learn about how they learn best. Are they hands on, or do they like to read from the book? I also think that you need to be passionate about what you are teaching. If the students can see that you hate teaching it, then why are they going to want to sit there and listen to what you are saying. I think that a big part of being a teacher is the importance of making learning fun, even the boring stuff that nobody wants to learn about! On the American English website it states, "When teachers use activities that make learning engaging and fun, students are more willing to participate and take risks. Having fun while learning also helps students retain information better because the process is enjoyable and memorable."

http://www.growthengineering.co.uk/why-fun-in-learning-is-important/

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My favorite characteristic of a good teacher is being able to develop good relationships with their students. Making sure that the students know they really care about how well they understand new topics, do well on tests/homework, and care about them as a person. I know I try harder and feel better about asking questions when I know my teacher cares about me and isn't just trying to get through a day at work. Working with specific students on subjects they are struggling with is a perfect example of this, showing them that you can help, and you want them to succeed.
https://thebestschools.org/magazine/10-realistic-qualities-outstanding-teachers/

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My favorite characteristics of a good teacher is someone that is always willing to help there students. Weather the student is having a bad day or just needs help understanding a subject. 

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My favorite characteristics of a good teacher is someone that is always willing to help there students. Weather the student is having a bad day or just needs help understanding a subject. 

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When I was in 1st grade my dad was deployed to Iraq. That was a hard year for me. I missed my dad a lot and everyday was a bad day. My teacher did something everyday that made my day a little better. She would let me eat lunch with her when all I wanted to do was cry. She made going to school not so bad.

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My favorite teacher was my second grade teacher. She left a huge impression on my learning and on my life. One of my favorite things about her was that she connected with each student in a personal way. She built relationships with us, and we trusted her. Being a teacher is one of the most important jobs in the world and in order to help students we need to earn their trust. I think my favorite characteristic of a teacher is that they can build individual relationships with the students and earn their trust.

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A great characteristic of a good teacher is a teacher with patience. Whether it is with a troubled student, a student having a hard time grasping a lesson, parents, or what ever the case may be a teacher with patience is always someone I want to deal with as a student. Another good characteristic is a teacher with compassion. Having someone to talk to or confide in who actually cares can be life changing for someone. It is always nice knowing you have someone in your corner rooting for you.
As a teacher with both of these ideas I think it is important to mentally prepare yourself for numerous types of situations. I want to make sure that I try to remain calm and collected throughout the day. I might have a few positive notes/reminders throughout the classroom as well.

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I think a good teacher is one who changes their teaching style to fit the child. My 7 year old has always hated school until this year. He is challenged because it is a Gifted class and he loves having that desire to be better without being bored. He feels safe in her room because she is a happy and positive role model. He absolutely loves her classroom. She takes time to spotlight each child and understand their culture and identity. She also alters her learning and material to each child

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One of my favorite teachers as a child was one of my high school art teachers. She was really the first adult that encouraged me in my art. I always think of her critiquing my projects and pushing my skills and ideas further then I would have done on my own. She told me I was good and how I could become a better artist. This is something that I want to emulate as a teacher. Be encouraging and see the good that students have but also push them to grow and challenge them in a way that is helpful.

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There are so many things that make up a good teacher. From being punctual to making things fun in class. 3 Things that I think are some of the most important are:
1. Having the ability to recognize the students needs.
- If teachers can recognize the needs of their students, they have an idea what they need to teach and can then begin on finding out what the best technique is to addressing those needs.
2. Having the ability and flexibility to teach the same material in diverse ways that make it fun and educational.
- If teachers can find ways to engage the students to participate, it will allow them to know what the learners are needing.
3. Gain trust.
- If a teacher can earn the trust of their students they can be approachable for the students to come to them and ask questions.
- If a teacher can gain the trust of the parents and faculty that they truly want his learners to succeed, then he/she will be more likely to have success and enjoyment in the classroom.

Connor Phelps

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Some of the best characteristics of a good teacher in my opinion are:
-being a support system in the students lives
-genuinely caring about the student
-validating students opinions even though you may not agree with them
- being a kindhearted individual
-having a passion for teaching.

Paige Mendenhall

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Great teaching seems to have less to do with our knowledge and skills than with our attitude toward our students, our subject, and our work.

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I had the opportunity to observe one of my favorite teachers in his high school classroom. I had Dr. Burr as a chemistry professor at Dixie State University, and then I got to see him interact with his students and get some "behind the scenes". Dr. Burr teaches with pictures, models, and explanations, that made a hard subject like chemistry- a little easier to grasp. He was always willing to re-explain things or hard concepts if necessary.
We were able to chat about teaching and what stuck out to me most were the words:
"the best thing you can do, is let the students know that you are on their team" Payton Day

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In a world of instant results or fast information gathering,children in school who do not catch-on to a subject can be trying. Efforts to have the class at the same pace and at the same place in the study of a subject is difficult.
The difference of having six or seven periods a day with different students and having to have the same challenge every day would get on your nerves.
Having patience and a calmness of demeanor dissolves the hectic classroom where all students learn at a different rate.
https://www.newtimes.co.rw/section/read/212093

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My sophomore year in high school,I had just moved to a new house and a new school, not knowing anyone. After playing softball I became really close with my school softball coach, who also taught at my high school. He always listened to me, and seemed to always understand what I was going through, on and off the field. He made me feel important and like I was doing something right.
When it hit senior year I began slacking off, being late to class, or not even showing up. But he found ways to help motivate me to be on time, and stay the whole day going to all of my classes. It was a really small gesture, which probably didn't effect him in any ways, but it was really cool for me to know that someone wanted me to go to school that bad to make that extra push.

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I think when a teacher is very passionate about what they do it makes the students feel like there important and that they will be taken care of. I have had many teachers that you can just tell that they don't enjoy teaching or have the passion for it anymore. If the teacher doesn't have passion or excitement for teaching then the students aren't as engaged as they should be. http://teaching.org/resources/top-10-qualities-of-a-great-teacher

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This is something I have had a hard time agreeing with. I am not a patient person. But when I began with the elementary education path I was told countless times how I would need patience. And after learning much more I cannot agree more. Kids of all ages like to push their teachers buttons. So teachers must have patience to be able to connect with the student and really get them to learn something. Because when they have the patience to get past the stubborn side, they can build such deep relationships with these students that will impact them in such positive. These teachers never let them easily push their buttons and react how the kid wants them to react. -Annie Hukill

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- Be Creative.The teacher needs to be able to have multiple ways of teaching a lesson because not all students learn the same.
- Be kind and treat all the students the same.
- Be patient with your students and understand that all students learn at different paces.
-Know the knowledge you are teaching them and learn with them as well because even the teacher can not know the answer to every question.
- Understand that not all students are going to understand the information right away.
-Provide more help when students are struggling
- Make sure the students feel safe in the learning environment and are not scared to come ask for help when needed.
https://owlcation.com/academia/Characteristics-Of-A-Good-Teacher
Alyssa Haring

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First, teacher need to know the subject they will be teaching.
- need to be prepare lessons for every class
-be ready to answer questions related to the subject if the question is not related to subject, try to make a short address but teacher never ignore a student.
A teacher must be optimistic, means very positive. need to smile as much as he/she can that helps the student to feel more confident to approached her/him.
At the beginning of classes learn something specific about the student. for ex. is the student is for another country put a post wall related to his culture or write some words in a different language.
It's very important to respect each one of them. All the students are different, it can be in academic levels, socioeconomic situation, and special needs. Be aware that children need a teacher that cares about them and see them as a unique individuals with different needs.
One of the important things that a teacher is not alone to do everything by his or her self. In all schools they are several groups that help support the students when they need it.

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A teacher needs many good characteristics to be an effective teacher. I feel that kindness can reach even the most difficult child. Being kind doesn't mean you are a push over and lack classroom management. I would suggest that children are more likley to follow rules and will want to try harder in academics if they know their teacher is in their corner and will support all their efforts. 

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A teacher needs many good characteristics to be an effective teacher. I feel that kindness can reach even the most difficult child. Being kind doesn't mean you are a push over and lack classroom management. I would suggest that children are more likley to follow rules and will want to try harder in academics if they know their teacher is in their corner and will support all their efforts. 

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Tennille Blake

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The very best characteristic a teacher can have, in my opinion, is to be selfless. This is something that is hard to possess in any aspect of your life and the classroom is no exception. One of the greatest teachers I've ever known always says that as educators we are constantly planting seeds for shade trees under which we will never sit. Teachers must be willing to give all they have to help their students find success. This doesn't always allow the teacher to stick to the curriculum perfectly. Time outside of their school day might be required in order to accomplish everything that their students need. Looking to better their students lives rather than achieve their own success has to be on the forefront of their minds.
-Abbi Liddell

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I completely agree! There is nothing worse than not being on the same page. Without having full knowledge of whats happening we are forced to make assumptions which makes everything much more complicated than it needs to be. Nobody wants to waste their time and energy playing the guessing game!-Taylor Giles

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Throughout my years of school, I always found that the teachers I enjoyed the most were the ones who were always willing to help. It was always incredibly frustrating to have a teacher who never wanted to help explain something that you didn't understand, or to have a teacher who wouldn't take into consideration what is going on in your personal life when it comes to things like dead lines, homework, or tests. Another good characteristic would include teachers that taught in different learning styles. Being a visual learner, it was always incredibly difficult for me to learn when the teacher would always teach in a lecture based setting.
- Allison Park