Who is a Teacher?

Who Is a Teacher?

A teacher is one who is adequately trained and skilled to impact, instruct, advise, model and instil knowledge into a learner in order to make him/ her learn. The teacher helps the learner to acquire, retain, use knowledge, understand, analyse, synthesize, evaluate skills, establish habits and develop attitudes.

Qualities of a Good Teacher

 A good teacher is a moulder of lives so he/she must possess a good character.

 A good teacher possesses a good sense of humour and care so as to instil confidence in the parents that their children are in safe hands.

 A good teacher must know his subject inside out so as to inspire the confidence of his students.

 A good teacher must update his knowledge and skills regularly so as to remain relevant in the teaching profession.

 A good teacher is one who is creative and ready to receive new ideas that will foster positive development.

 A good teacher seeks help and tries to free himself from any emotions that will upset him/her.

 A good teacher is neat, clean, smart and lives healthy.

 A good teacher is active in the community and ready to initiate contacts with parents.

 A good teacher treats personal problems of students with utmost confidentiality.

 A good teacher presents his lessons in a good, simple and clear language adequately adjusted to the students level and population.