rAfrica: Teachers Change Lives - But What Makes a Great Teacher?
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Loading... - Diane Cisse
- 24 Apr 2023
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Excellent teachers can change our lives. Researchers have shown that good teachers encourage us to think critically, reflect and learn across disciplines. These are all skills that can set us up for life.
I have had the privilege of being taught by a few brilliant teachers in my life, and I have also observed teaching excellence at the numerous schools I have visited over the years as an education academic. Those who stand out are devoted, imaginative, motivated and motivating, and eager to overcome challenging conditions to make a positive difference in the lives of young people.
Teachers are expected to teach, but great teachers also have a wealth of knowledge and experience and are eager to learn from their learners. They bring their cultural capital - what they have learned and experienced - to engagements with learners, colleagues and the community. In turn, they are altered by their connections with others and can positively affect those with whom they engage.
But what is it that makes a great teacher? Here are five key lessons I have learned that I believe are crucial for excellent teaching.
1. Find your teaching philosophy
Every great teacher knows that coming up with a teaching philosophy is important and it's unique to each person. It is what your teaching is based on and is usually made up of central ideas, beliefs, values, and goals. Read More…
