The personal qualities of successful teachers vary, but they all need to be of good character, ready to apply themselves in an enthusiastic and dedicated fashion and ready to work hard.
To be a good teacher you must be able to relate well to children and enjoy working with others. You need to be enthusiastic and creative. Patience, tact and a sense of humour will help you through the harder times. You should be willing to learn and ‘have a go’.
Principals and employers will look for a range of skills as well as expertise when they are selecting staff. If you have outside interests, for example in sport or drama, you may be able to use these to advantage in the school or early childhood centre.
Teachers in schools also need to be confident users of computer technology. Good teachers are guides for students exploring and learning from the vast knowledge available not only in their local area, but also worldwide.
Shimona spearheaded the counseling department at Wells International School, Thong Lor (Primary) campus, in Bangkok Thailand. (2008-2010) She is an all-rounder, trained in the fields of Education and Psychology, often integrating her expertise from different areas such as fitness, music and health into the development of her counseling department. She is also an enthusiastic advocate of positive and cognitive psychology.
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What Makes a Good Teacher?
The personal qualities of successful teachers vary, but they all need to be of good character, ready to apply themselves in an enthusiastic and dedicated fashion and ready to work hard.
To be a good teacher you must be able to relate well to children and enjoy working with others. You need to be enthusiastic and creative. Patience, tact and a sense of humour will help you through the harder times. You should be willing to learn and ‘have a go’.
Principals and employers will look for a range of skills as well as expertise when they are selecting staff. If you have outside interests, for example in sport or drama, you may be able to use these to advantage in the school or early childhood centre.
Teachers in schools also need to be confident users of computer technology. Good teachers are guides for students exploring and learning from the vast knowledge available not only in their local area, but also worldwide.
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