16 Qualities of a Good Teacher
I firmly believe that the solution to government issues, the economy, world peace, and whatever else is troubling you can all be solved starting with an army of good teachers (yes, I’m well aware I’m very biased). In all seriousness, good teachers seem to be few and far between now. Here is a short list of sixteen qualities every good teacher should have that encouraged and challenged me. The qualities are from Slingingthebull.com and the post can be found here.
1. Knowledge of the subject matter. You can’t teach what you don’t know. All teachers need not be experts in their fields, but possessing knowledge is important. Teachers must continue building their understandings of their subjects throughout their careers.