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Sometimes we hate waiting. We all can become impatient. But, as a teacher, patience is what we must have. Every student learns differently, so as a teacher, we must understand that every student doesn’t learn or understand as quickly as others. Being impatient will open room for frustration, which we don’t need to have because teachers can take their frustration out on their students. Staying calm and understanding how you could get your students to understand the content or engage is vital for staying patient. Everything will come together slowly but surely.

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Be creative! Make sure the classroom doesn’t consist of the same activities every day. Coming in, sitting down, and taking notes is something students do not want to do all the time. Think about your students when it comes to creating activities. Think about what they like, dislike; what gets them pumped up? This will allow more student engagement in your class.

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As a teacher, having communication skills is one of the essential qualities. Staying on top of delivering information to your students, such as critical due dates, test dates, or even field trip dates, will help your student stay organized and prioritize correctly. Communication also allows parents to keep track of what is going on inside the classroom, especially if your student has issues with behavior in the school. Effective communication will allow your student to understand the material better. Thoroughly explaining the content and making sure students understand will help maintain your class's great academic standing and understanding.

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Your life as a teacher is never going to be stagnant. And while we may come to know each of our students and wish the best for them, the hard truth is that they will move on and that's okay! It is a good and beautiful thing to see the success of a student. This can be a hard change for some however. Therefor, a good teacher will learn to regulate their emotions but not grow unattached. Life is going to change and move on, but hey! You may have just sent off another teacher in the making, and that is something to be proud of.

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A classroom should be a community-no not the show. Students should feel like they are coming into a welcoming environment everyday ready to learn! This may be hard to achieve if you have an 8 am class, but things such as soft music request while during down time, or allowing them to choose their partners (Be careful with this one if you want to see any work done) and discussing lessons as a class. All of these things can create an incentive for a student to feel welcomed and at ease!

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Should a teacher be a friend? That is an ethical question I've heard more than once. My short answer is yes, a teacher can be a good starting place, but they need to understand their role is not as a child's bestie. While one can listen actively and should if a child is going through something that has started to affect their schooling, it is important to remember that you are their teacher at the end of the day. So while we can listen, it is best to point a child in the direction of someone who can help them better than perhaps we could. This way there is not an uncomfortable or inappropriate relationship formed with a student (that besides morals and common sense)

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Being Kind is very important trait to have as a teacher. You as a students teacher, have no idea what the student is going through outside of the classroom or even in the classroom. Being kind to your students can show them that they can trust you

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Creativity is a great trait as a teacher. Many students don't enjoy school because of how boring it is. As a teacher your job is to make sure your student feels comfortable in your classroom. Being creative lead to a multitude of things but one is how you choose to teach the lesson or decorate the classroom.

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Expressing and also instructing forms of gratitude, is a large component of becoming a great leader. Teachers must be able to convey thanks to children and their families, other teachers, and principals. A teachers integrity grows when they focus on the ability to appreciate others and their work, to stop and observe even the smallest of things, and give credit with intention. Teachers that demonstrate gratitude communicate a positive attitude.

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Teachers should always be held to high standards. Professionalism is one of the key components that a teacher can express their effectiveness. A few ways that teachers show that they are professionals is being prepared, on time with a neat appearance, organized and engaging. Teachers must be practical and always exhibit knowledge and successful skills to be a powerful leader within the classroom.

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Becoming a dynamic teacher includes honoring families and children. This is not something that can be learned; it must genuinely come from the heart. However, it is an area that each person has the chance to grow in. Allowing children and their families to make decisions regarding what is being taught, while valuing their opinions and differences, are just a few ways a teacher can exhibit honor.

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The third quality of an effective teacher is being flexible. The ability to adapt helps students engage in the lessons. For example, in a classroom students will have different ways of learning so additional time might be needed for a particular subject or topic. There is also the possibility of something happening within the school system and a teacher must be able to adjust to any changes made and help students adjust too.

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Teachers must be good organizers. Being organized plays an essential role in being a good teacher and is a paramount quality of a good teacher. Without organizational skills, a teacher could really lose grasp of deadlines, expectations, and tasks. Most teachers tend to take notes after their class is completed, with critical points to keep in mind for their next class. This way, a teacher can easily prepare the necessary material for the next lesson and know exactly where they left off.

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Patience is key, especially in the world of teaching. Being a teacher and handling multiple children at one time is not an easy task and requires a great deal of patience. Different students will display different levels of mastery when it comes to learning. It is crucial to consider, as this will help students not stay behind and will further the success of the teaching environment.

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Being a good teacher means having your students listen to you and making sure that you listen. Additionally,  giving your students the attention they need by answering all of their questions. The value of listening lies behind, allowing you to better understand your students. The ability to understand your students is one of the keys to being a good teacher and helps you to understand what works and what does not work in terms of teaching for specific students and your student group as a whole. Each student is different and expresses themselves in their own unique way. By asking active questions and carefully listening to what students have to say, a teacher can further improve their communication between themselves and their students. Through strong listening skills, teachers are able to create a stronger, healthier, and higher quality learning environment.

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The third effective trait of a teacher is one who is organized. Organization helps the classroom operate smoothly . It also shows that the teacher is prepared to help their students learn. It also shows that the teacher truly care about the students .

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The first quality of an effective teacher is commitment. I think a teacher should be committed to teaching and helping their students enjoy their learning experience. They must be able to understand the students and execute the lessons in accordance to their needs.

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The second quality of an effective teacher is being a good listener. I think a teacher should be able to listen to the opinions of students. Also, being a good listener helps students learn effectively and understand the content being taught. It is important for teachers to listen when students say they are confused or have fallen behind during the lesson.

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Being creative is a trait all teachers should have. Creativity allows students to express themselves and promote fun ways to learn something new. Nobody wants a teacher who uses the same boring method. Why not make learning interesting?

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A teacher that is conscious is one who is aware. Being aware of what is going on in the classroom, how your students learn, behave and interact are all important. A conscious teacher is a responsible one. Its a trait every effective teacher should have.

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Great Communication speaks wonders when it comes to teaching! As an effective teacher communicating with the student, and the parent. Keeping all communication lines open for both students and parents will make the school year a lot easier. Great Communication holds the student accountable and keeps parents in the know with their Childs progress. Its always good for Teachers to effectively communicate with parents, it allows them to build that layer of trust and prepares all for a successful year

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Tying determination, communication, and fun together, it's all about engagment in your lessons and students. If you get burnt out or start to fade out your students will notice, your lesson plans will become less interesting, and you'll be bored and hate teaching. The engagement is hard and some days it will be a struggle, but eventually you will find a perfect balance point and be able to teach as long as you want. Knowing how to keep everyone engaged and communicating is an art, it may take you 5 years, but you have to have the determination to get there.

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Last but not least is you need to make the classroom and lessons FUN for you and your students. This is how you keep yourself, and your students engaged and at your best. If you are having fun teaching, you will feel on top of the world, you'll enjoy answering questions and provide the best and most through lesson out there for your students. And if the students are having fun they will learn so much more than if they're zoned out and your classroom will become a well-oiled machine over, and over again.

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Sometimes...school can be a Childs safe haven. Its always good especially in a time such as this to show some compassion. We never know what those babies face at home, so at school Empathy/Compassion is a great quality for a teacher to have in order to be an effective teacher. Sometimes its okay to let a student know that "Its ok not to be ok!", in a sense it will allow the teacher to connect with the student more.

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The next big quality is communication. There are so many types of people in the world and in teaching you come across almost all of them. Between the kids and their parents you will see so many different styles of language, tempers, non-verbal cues, and temperments it will amaze you. Finding a way for you and your students to communicate verbally and non-verbally is very important. I had my best conversation ever with a teacher based off of a look we gave each other and my teacher knew something was wrong and was able to pull me aside quietly. Managing your classroom also hinges heavily on how effective your communication is with your students.

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An important trait teachers should have is PATIENCE! Sometimes we have to be mindful, and understanding that not all kids learn the same, and or have the same attention span! As long as a teacher remains patient about everything...children won't mind going to them about anything, and it will make them more engaged in learning!

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The first big quality about being a teacher is determination. I saw this first hand when my mom applied for a lateral entry job in GCS and taught for 2.5 years. Seeing the toll it took on her and how upbeat she was able to stay for 2 of those years was eye-opening, I had never seen that side of my mom before. After that tho she just crashed and the job got to her. Being able to push through like nothing ever happened and stay upbeat for every kid is hard, but very, much worth it.

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As a person who has been a student, a teacher having a friendly attitude always made them more likeable and more respected by me. Being approachable is a good quality to have as a teacher since you come in contact with many children and their family and other members of staff at whatever school you are teaching at. Not only does having a friendly attitude help students like you as a person but it can also make them more open to being taught by you. Students can be more motivated to learn and more motivated to ask questions when they don't quite understand the material. Communication will be better between the students and the teacher and improve the health of the classroom environment. Once the communication is positive then the trust between educators and their students will be built up and students will become more open to sharing anything going on with them.

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The classroom is constantly evolving and it is up to teachers to be able to adapt. Each student is different and teaching styles may need to be adjusted to fit depending on students ages, special needs, and rate of development. So many changes from change of administration, more or less resources becoming available, and state standards can also directly impact educators. The ability of effective adaptability is essential in the classroom.

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I think that one of the most important skills for a teacher to have is organization. When dealing with children things can get pretty hectic and being able to keep things in order is detrimental to the sanity of everyone in the class. Being organized aside from the physical classroom includes staying on task, meeting deadlines, and overall preparedness. Without proper organization skills a lot of time can be wasted in the classroom and students will not the most efficient education

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The last characteristic of an effective educator is to have PATIENCE. Working this summer at the SC FFA Camp I came in contact with hundreds of kids who came from different places. Each of these kids had something different about them. This gave me first hand experience being a teacher and by it doing that, I was under the impression that every day would be a great day. All of the kids I came in contact with were awesome kids, but some were aggravating than others. From this I learned that I could not say what I felt like saying, I had to sugarcoat/ hold some things in. I had to realize that some of the kids did not mean any harm, although it seemed like they did. I learned to have patience with them; no matter how bad they acted I still treated them how I would want someone to treat my child (if I had one).

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I believe another characteristic of an effective educator is to have an OPEN MIND. If you have an open mind you will be able to relate to your students and hear them out. From past experiences, I have always adored teachers with open minds who understand that not everyone learns the same way and not everyone has the same ability to do certain things. In a sense, having an open mind shows that you really care for that student simply because you can relate to them. I never want to be a teacher with a closed mind, I believe if I can relate to my student, that will then show them how much I care.

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One quality of an effective teacher is to be EFFECTIVE. This includes being engaged with the students in the classroom and outside of the classroom. If the teacher is effective as they should be then the student will be actively engaged in the lessons and be willing to perform at an exceptionally great level.

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An effective teacher must be a good communicator. Firstly, good communication skills allow a teacher to explain a concept in multiple ways so that a student can better understand. It is also important for teachers to be good listeners as a part of communication. For teachers, active listening is important because it models the behavior you wish for your students to have. Additionally, having good listening and communication skills can prevent conflicts with students, their parents, and other staff members.

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An effective teacher must be knowledgeable. It is impossible to educate others if you know nothing about the topic at hand. This is why it is important that teachers have a deep understanding of the subject they teach. This also is why being a life long learner is so important for educators. The more you know about your subject, the more you can teach it to others.

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An effective teacher must be passionate about their profession. Primarily, a teacher with a passion is bound to inspire students to learn. Sitting through lectures is much easier when they are being given by someone who loves what they teach. Additionally, having a passion for teaching helps to keep the teacher motivated and driven to continually improve themselves.

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The last quality of an effective teacher is ENGAGING. Engaging in activities or being engaged with the students is an effective way because it shows the students that you are in this together. There are some instances where you have to do a science project with the students. There are instructions that need to be read while having the students participate in the project. Or you could simply read to the students and give them interactive parts. If you are not engaging in activities, the students may feel as if you may not like them as an individual and they may decide "hey, my teacher doesn't participate... so why should I?" However, if they see you making shapes with them or reading a book along with them, the students will then want you to make short kid-friendly plays or go on field trips so that they can experience a moment with you. This will begin to open their trust for you.

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Another quality of an effective is being EMPATHETIC. Empathy is the ability to feel how a student feels. "Step inside their shoes" to understand why a subject may be easy or hard for them. It is important to be empathetic because the student(s) who may do terrible in a subject know that you are willing to work with them. If you are willing to be empathetic, 9 times out of 10, the student(s) can come back to you asking for more examples that will better explain a question or an answer.  If you are not willing to be empathetic, the student(s) will back away and feel discouraged about the next test or quiz. When teachers are more empathetic, their job will become much respected because the students also understand that you are trying your best to help them.

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One quality of an effective teacher is being ADAPTABLE. Adaptability is having the ability to adapt to the environment of each student, depending on the grade. As the educator, you may have some students in the 3rd grade who has not grasped the rules of multiplication. But, do not fret! This should allow you to question yourself in a positive standpoint that maybe you should slow down and do another problem or change the problem to make it easier. You may also have a few students in the 5th grade who can't pronounce a word. This should allow you to think reasonably and sound it out for those students while you are writing on the board.

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An effective quality that is proven to ensure student success is the ability to connect with their students in a positive way. When you create bonds with your students you are not only promoting success in learners but building connections that can last for years to come. It is important to be a resource that students can come to in a time of need rather than a experience that students suppress. To be an educator is one thing but to be a TEACHER means that you not only educated them and follow the standards but provide learners with a lifelong knowledge that they will keep with them forever!

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Effective qualities that I feel every successful teacher should have are Class Room Management Skills. In order to properly teach and ensure your students success you must not only be confident, but possess outstanding classroom management skills. It is important to not only teach but to allow yourself to be proactive in the classroom. When teachers have an orderly classroom that students know the expectations in they are more adaptive and reactive learners which are important qualities that students need to be successful. Safe and secure classroom enviornments allow students to be focused and productive in the classroom whilst building trust and positive relationships between the students and teachers

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Whether you're an experienced teacher looking to shake it up or a new teacher looking forward to the first day of school, learning to manage a classroom is one of the most important parts of your job. Just as important as the lessons you'll be teaching is the environment you'll be creating. You can learn to create a simple, effective, and welcoming environment for your students to learn, whatever grade, subject, or type of class you teach.

1. Teach to your students. Every class is different. Younger students will need "simple" rules explained, while teenagers should be mostly aware of what's expected. Good teachers are willing to go with the flow and change it up depending on what works for each group of students.

Try to remember to explain what you'll be doing in class each day. Avoid just launching into lessons and hoping your students follow. Your students will appreciate knowing why you're doing what you're doing.

2. Establish a consistent daily routine. Spend the first few days of each semester establishing the basic "flow" of each period, or each day. There are many different ways to organize a day, so lots of this will depend on what you want to do and what you teach, but when students come into your classroom, they should already have some idea of what you'll do that day.

Try outlining the period or the day on the board before the school day starts. This both gives you a reference point throughout the day, as well as the students an idea of what will happen. You could even list a specific instruction on the board for them to start without having to tell them.

Alternatively, you might find it effective to switch up the order of lessons in some groups of students. If math just doesn't seem to be working after lunch, try switching it to another time of day.

3. Be positive. While some teachers imagine that being an old-school ruler-breaker will be the way to establish authority, and teaching does require a certain degree of sternness, it's also important to keep things positive and to remember to praise your students on a regular basis. If you run negative, remind yourself to say at least one positive thing to the entire class each day, and praise specific students one-on-one.

Teaching involves negative feedback, it's unavoidable. But try to limit your negative feedback as much as possible, and talk about it in terms of what can be improved, not what the students "did wrong." Look forward, not backward. Teach yourself to say "What we could do better is" instead of "What you did wrong was."

Don't embellish praise. Even if your students are young, don't condescend to them. Don't tell your students their essays were "All perfect!" if they weren't. Praise the work your class put in, the behavior, and the effort, not the quality, until the quality praise is deserved.

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1. Try out new things. If you are engaged, your students will be too. You'll quickly learn what works and what doesn't, so don't be afraid to take risks and try new projects, styles of teaching, and activities. You can abandon failed experiments when they come up. try to keep it fun.

Aim for at least one new lesson or project per year to try to keep yourself engaged. If it works well, keep it. If not, never speak of it again.

Avoid convoluted point-based behavior systems. Token systems that involve a complicated set of rules for behavior and other methods tend to confuse students more than excite them. Keep it simple.

2. Take frequent breaks. It's helpful to give short and simple tasks to break up the work and the routine in the day, rather than giving students long multi-part projects that will bog them down. Consider breaking up assignments into smaller chunks to make it easier on your students and keep them engaged.

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Keep your classroom slightly warmer. Ideally, your classroom should be neither too hot nor too cold, which produces the best results for student performance. Every now and then, though, you'll have a class full of goof-offs and troublemakers that are difficult to quiet down. If you're having consistent problems with the behavior of your students, consider bumping the temperature of your classroom up a few degrees to keep them slightly drowsier.

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How do you manage discipline in the classroom?

Ashley Pritchard is an Academic and School Counselor at Delaware Valley Regional High School in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Ashley has over 3 years of high school, college, and career counseling experience. She has an MA in School Counseling with a specialization in Mental Health from Caldwell University and is certified as an Independent Education Consultant through the University of California, Irvine.

It's helpful to try and be understanding of what's causing certain outbursts or behaviors. For particularly difficult students, it's a good idea to talk with them one-on-one to get a better sense for what's going on. Try to be empathetic and understanding. Whenever possible, turn behavioral issues into teaching moments. It's a lot easier for students to correct their behavioral issues if they understand what they're doing wrong.

What techniques can a teacher use to manage a classroom effectively?

A clearly defined set of classroom rules is a good foundation for effective classroom management. However, it's important to introduce and reinforce these rules in context. Rather than simply presenting students with a list of things they can and cannot do, consider developing a reading, writing, or role-playing lesson to teach classroom rules. Your attitude as a teacher is also very important. Always remain calm, and enforce rules with your behavior. For example, don't respond to a student who speaks up in class without raising their hand. Once a student who talks out of turn realizes that breaking the rule doesn't get them anywhere , they will begin to follow that rule.

This article was co-authored by Ashley Pritchard, MA. Ashley Pritchard is an Academic and School Counselor at Delaware Valley Regional High School in Frenchtown, New Jersey. Ashley has over 3 years of high school, college, and career counseling experience. She has an MA in School Counseling with a specialization in Mental Health from Caldwell University and is certified as an Independent Education Consultant through the University of California, Irvine. This article has been viewed 28,568 times.

To manage a classroom, start by simplifying your rules so there are clear expectations for students in terms of behavior. If you teach younger students, have these rules posted visibly, and if you teach older students, give them the rules in writing. Additionally, establish a consistent daily routine so students know what to expect, not just what's expected of them. Then, keep the atmosphere positive, praising students for a job well done. You'll also want to actively engage your students by trying new projects. To learn how to discipline a problem student, keep reading!

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The key to being a successful teacher is to be Confident. Confidence is beneficial to your effectiveness and wellbeing. Students can spot out insecurities very quick and if you are not a confident person, you cannot lead! A lack of confidence as a teacher can be something that students carry on and it is our job to enforce and promote healthy and happy learners, not unsure ones. Teachers who can provide and accept feedback whilst knowing their worth foster an environment for a positive learning experiences to occur.

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The third effective quality would be being "Prepared". Lessons should already be prepared for the day/week. You shouldn't wait until the last minute to prepare for your class.  As a teacher it keeps you on track and its helpful with knowing what happens next throughout the day. Also it helps with having individual goals for your students.

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The second effective quality would be to "Listen" to your students. When they come to you make sure that they have your attention and that your on eye level with them. Let them finish talking before you cut them off. After they are finish talking to you ask them questions about their story or situation.

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One effective quality would be to have a "Friendly attitude" with your students. A smile can make their day better. You don't want to come off rude or disrespectful because that can mess up their whole entire day. Try to remain positive and respectful with them in every situation. It also helps with their learning experience in your classroom.

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Being a good listener is the most important quality in everything you do. In this situation teachers need to be good listeners so that they can help students to their best ability. Listening helps teachers know what to go over and know who needs help with what.

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Teachers need to be open minded in order to be a good teacher. Being open minded can help you connect more with your students and can also help them learn better.

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An important trait that a teacher can have is patience. Patience is important especially dealing with younger children. Young children have low attention span. They have a hard time sitting still and listening for long periods of time. If a teacher has patience they will know how to handle the situation better, and will be a better teacher.

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Last but not least teachers should be open minded to their students they should be able to take feed back from their students on how they can be better at helping them learn.

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Another important quality as a teacher is to be supportive of your students. Students always need their teacher to be supportive and understanding when learning or it can be difficult to learn without have that constant support for their teacher.

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I think having patience is the most important quality to have as a teacher. To be a teacher, teaching students things that some may understand and some may not you cannot get annoyed or frustrated with a student because they are not learning as fast or as well as others.

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The last teacher quality a teacher needs is patients and understanding. A teacher needs to be able to stay calm when her students are talking to much or not listening. Instead of yelling at them, a teacher needs to be able to be patient and take a moment to evaluate a situation before reacting. A teacher also needs to be patient with the rate at which a student learns. Some students learn faster than others. A teacher needs to be able to understand that and work around that student.

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The second teacher quality is realizing that you are never done learning. Teachers have to realize that they are going to learn more from their students than they will ever learn from them. Everyday is a learning opportunity for us. We have to take those opportunities to better ourselves so we can continue to teach our students.

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I think empathy is the number one quality a great teacher needs. A teacher needs to be able to step back and put themselves in their students mindset. A teacher needs to understand where a student is coming from and why they feel the way they do. Some students may not have the best home life and that can cause students to learn different. You can’t treat each student the exact same so you have to take time to empathize and learn about their different situations.

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The last quality I feel is in making an effective teacher is multi-tasking. In order to run a classroom smoothly teachers must be prepared to take on having to do multiple tasks at the same time. This can be from answering a students question and preparing an assignment at the same time; or, being at home grading assignments and cooking dinner.

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The next quality I feel makes an effective teacher is being attentive. In order to ensure that a classroom runs smoothly one must be able to pay attention to small details and address them. In addition, when a teacher is attentive and genuinely listens to their students then they can lead discussions easier; this is because they can build onto a student's answer and continue the conversation. The last reason attentiveness is important is because it will allow one to analyze situations occurring within the classroom and adjust when necessary.

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The first quality I feel makes an effective teacher is selflessness. In this context, I mean that they put their students before themselves. This means that they will do everything in their power to ensure that their students are on the right track, and can find success in all of their endeavors.

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An open mind can lead to innovation and change.

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Tamara Melvin #3- Qualities that make an effective teacher.

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An open mind. As a teacher I believe it is beneficial to have an open mind. Everybody is different and have different ways of thinking. Having an open mind can encourage participation and create a safe space for your students ideas to be shared. students are more willing to present their thoughts and opinions on topics when you have an open mind. one way of thinking to me is selfish and can lead to endless debates and headaches. If you are mindful of others ideas other will be mindful of your ideas.

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A good attitude can bring forth blessings to come.

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A good attitude. A good attitude can take a person far in life. Even when you are having a bad day and nothing seems to be making it better , a positive attitude can show others how strong and resilient you are. You don't want your students to bring a negative attitude to your classroom, so you have to lead by example and set standards by keeping a good attitude.

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An effective teacher is strong and remains Persistent.

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Persistence, I believe persistence is key in being an effective teacher. Being a teacher requires you to come up with lesson plans that help your students learn. You have to continuously research and discover new ways that help your students learn the curriculum best. Each student learns different , so you have to be persistent in finding methods to help your students learn and retain the information you teach them.

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NyKeia Hagans- #3 What makes a great teacher?

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NyKeia Hagans- #3 What makes a great teacher?

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Finally, great teachers have patience. It is important for a teacher to have patience because all students don't learn the same; some students may pick up on things quickly while it may take a while for others. If a teacher doesn't show that they are patient students may feel rushed to learn the material and won't feel comfortable asking questions. Patience is also important when managing classroom behavior, or when communicating student issues with parents.

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NyKeia Hagans- #2 What makes a great teacher?

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NyKeia Hagans- #2 What makes a great teacher?

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It's not only important that teachers are good communicators; they must also be good listeners. Great teachers understand their students better just by listening to them and the way they express themselves. Furthermore, teachers also have to observe what isn't being said and pick up on what a student needs without the student actually verbalizing it. Lastly, it's important that teachers are good listeners and communicators so students know that they have someone to talk to when they're having a problem. Great teachers practice active listening skills and make sure to engage in the conversation to make sure the student feels heard.

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NyKeia Hagans #1- What makes a great teacher?

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NyKeia Hagans #1- What makes a great teacher?

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A great teacher is someone who knows how to communicate well with others. Since teaching is all about communication, teachers must be able to communicate well to instruct students, collaborate with colleagues, and talk to parents. It is also important that teachers have good communication skills so students can pick up on it become good orators as well. Lastly, when a teacher is explaining a topic, it's always very important that they speak clearly and precisely so students can understand.

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LaShayl Flemister #3 - What makes a great teacher?

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LaShayl Flemister #3 - What makes a great teacher?

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Lastly, a great teacher is both a teacher and a friend. This can aid in the development of a link between students and teachers over the school year. Students will see that professors are always willing to listen or assist in any manner they can. This will make coming to class or school more fun for students. This can make the kids more open and comfortable and not afraid to express their true selves.

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LaShayl Flemister #2 - What makes a great teacher?

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LaShayl Flemister #2 - What makes a great teacher?

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Being receptive to new ideas and incorporating suggestions from kids. Allowing students to use their own ideas may help them complete tasks more quickly. Students are being prepared to work as a team. Students should learn collaboration skills at a young age because in the real world, we all have to work together to establish a thriving society.

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LaShayl Flemister #1 - What makes a great teacher?

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LaShayl Flemister #1 - What makes a great teacher?

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A great teacher is committed to ensuring their pupils' success both in and out of the classroom. Also, they must be willing to listen to what kids have to say. This can assist pupils in being more engaging in class and more self-assured.

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Tiara Jeffers #3-What makes a great teacher?

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Tiara Jeffers #3-What makes a great teacher?

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Lastly, a great teacher is being an educator but also a friend. This can help students and teachers grow a bond over the school year. Students will see that teachers are someone who is always there to listen or just to help wherever they can. This will allow students to be more enjoyable to come to class or school.

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Tiara Jeffers #2-What makes a great teacher?

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Tiara Jeffers #2-What makes a great teacher?

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Being able to have patience. This is because due to students learn at different pace and speed. It is important as a teacher to understand students, their skills, and the way they memorize information. For you to guide them toward the best in learning the concept.

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Tiara Jeffers #1 - What makes a great teacher?

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Tiara Jeffers #1 - What makes a great teacher?

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A great teacher is someone that is dedicated to making sure their students are successful in/out of school. Also, willing to be open to ideas that students present to them. This can help students be more interactive during class time and more confident in themselves.

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Moraya Lewis #3 that makes a great teacher

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Moraya Lewis #3 that makes a great teacher

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Being caring. Actually caring about your students well being and wanting them all to succeed is an important part of being a great teacher cause your students will then be motivated to succeed.

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Preparing students to be a part of a team. In the real world we all have to work together to form a successful society so students should learn collaboration skills from young ages.

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Moraya Lewis #2 that makes a great teacher

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Moraya Lewis #2 that makes a great teacher

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Being open to new ideas and including ideas students come up with. Students all work differently so letting them use their own ideas may help work get done faster.

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Ryan Gilmore #1- What makes a great teacher 

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Something that makes a great teacher is their ability to relate to their students and come up with ways to help encourage them to do better on their projects and assignments.

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Ryan Gilmore #2- What makes a great teacher

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Ryan Gilmore #2- What makes a great teacher

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One thing that makes a great teacher is their interactions with their school and what they do to help better the school in the long run.

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Ryan Gilmore #3- What makes a great teacher 

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A good teacher is always open to new ideas that that the students might bring into the classroom. This allows for the teacher to not only learn about the students, but find ways to better teach them.