Introduction During the past four weeks in Guadalajara, I have received well-designed and intense training from ITTO and as a result, I have learned an immense amount about how to design lesson plans confidently, regardless of type of class (conversation, grammar, etc) and regardless of availability of resources (textbooks or no textbooks, etc). While I believe that I have always had a passion and aptitude for teaching, ITTO has given further tools in the form of practical training and job search guidance. I have progressed well during this short but intense period of training but I will continue to improve as I work as an English teacher in Latin America going forward. What is a Good Teacher? In my opinion, a good teacher has the following qualities: He teaches because he enjoys the process of improving the academic and professional lives of students, instead of doing it strictly for the money. As a result, students recognize and appreciate his passion for teaching and develop a trusting and respectful relationship with the teacher He creates a nurturing environment that is warm, accessible, and caring. He encourages students to show effort and to ask questions openly in class without fear of mockery by peers He works hard to prepare the lesson materials and he is adaptive to unpredictable circumstances, such as when students arrive late to class, the course has to be taught without a pre-existing textbook, or when the lesson takes longer than he anticipated and he
Outstanding teachers posses the following skills and or attributes: The ability to adapt to any changes that may occur, The cognitive skills to think quickly and logically, The virtue of patience to handle the repeating of information for those students who may not catch on quickly and finally The passion of teaching others to be better learners and the ability to listen and analyze the emotional, physical, and mental state of the students . Truly good educators remember that the image they exude is the example that is set forth for their students. A teacher provides high expectations for the students as well as his or her self to creates a positive atmosphere.
I've decided to do my project on my DRE-098 teacher whose name is Jayce Russell. Mr. Russell teaches at RCC and he does many other things that go with teaching like grading and going to meetings and helping students the best way he can. He said he decided to pursue this career because it let him get the degrees he wanted and he says it takes advantage of communication skills and a chance to help others and make a difference. He believes that by forming relationships in college is you get to meet new people who change the way you think about things and you have similar interest with them. His advice for students is to be open and take advantage of everything that’s offered to the students like the library, the ARC and office hours that teachers
helps all the children during the session. Once the teacher has gone through the learning objective
He always came to class prepared with either a showing us an actual demonstration of what was required for us to do for the next day or with a video of someone explicitly explaining the task at hand. He is a person who I found to be very relaxed and open with his students and we could ask questions or help from him regarding anything. He even helped our class with mock interviews and tips on what to expect during an interview with architecture firms even though it was not one of his responsibilities.
A teacher is a person who inspires and encourages us to strive for greatness, live to our fullest potential and see the best in ourselves. They are strong-willed individuals who we admire and aspire to become. We learn from them. We learn through their commitment, integrity, and perseverance. A teacher can influence many important aspects of a student’s life. They help shape a student’s personality, morality and provide them with the tools necessary to take on their future endeavors. “A good teacher can teach you something that you will remember for a day, but a great teacher will teach you something that you will remember for the rest of your life.” I was fortunate enough to find all of these qualities in my Army JROTC instructor, First Sergeant Navarra.
Both of us working toward the same goals and objectives. Whether for the regular students, special education students, or the class as a whole. We should work together to provide instruction n the best way for all students. I want to ensure success for all students in the classroom.
Explains the lesson, gives examples, vocabulary, great interaction with students, one on one help, they all participate to answer the book pages, motivates students to speak English, corrects students as they speak, clear and sure of the topic, enjoys class.
will be teaching and what you will be expecting students to do? How will you build on what
Most teachers come to school and teach and they don’t even have the passion necessary to. They just do it because they have to or based on salary or vacation timings, as those are benefits most teachers enjoy. On the other hand, teachers that teach with a passion and love teaching are teachers that encourage students to love learning. This is why most of the student including myself feels that studying is not so interesting because we have to do it in order to make our paretns and teachers happy. This can provide an explanation as to why we are always worried about studying for a quiz or a test. On the other hand, some teachers like to develop some sort of a connection with their students. This connection can lead to a type of trust and personal connection between the teacher and his/her student. This allows the student not to have as much pressure in understanding the concept of this certain course. For example, Mr. Keating developed his turst with his class by understanding and knowing his students. He made them feel comfortable in talking to him. He also taught them lessons about life and how to face obstacles. In fact, Mr. Keating reminds me of my French teacher in grade 9. She used to always give us advice in life, which is why her class was always my
My end goal for the classroom would be 2 style technical manager, especially in a high school setting where I think it is beneficial for the students to lead a more active role in the classroom. However, in order to to accomplish this goal I would assume that using some of the techniques from the 1 style will help create this classroom management system. Particularly setting clear expectations for students and consistently practicing these standards will be important in letting students know their role in the class, however, as the students learn the expectations I would like to transition more to less of leadership role while letting the students manage daily activities and expectations. I would like to steer clear from a consequence based
Why this is important to my academic success: The instructor is a great resource because they are here to help us succeed. Their feedback and guidance are here to help us to do will and help us stay on track, so we can learn what we set out to learn and sometimes more.
Torrance is a personable and thoughtful counselor to his students. His kind, caring, and understanding personality makes him approachable and relatable; he is a trustworthy and intelligent educator who relentlessly supports his students both inside and outside of the classroom. Students always feel welcomed and appreciated in his class. Mr. Torrance is a brilliant instructional expert, possessing undisputed mastery of his content and of effective teaching practices. Students are always engaged in his classroom; he differentiates his teaching style to engage as many different learners as possible, utilizing demonstrations, activities, and lectures in equitable amounts of class time. Students are encouraged to ask questions and think critically in his classroom. Lastly, Mr. Torrance is a respectable role model who outstandingly assumes many critical roles as a teacher. The aforementioned qualities are ones that reflect postively on a well-rounded and thoughtful educator. Students learn more in a class lead by an educator they can trust; an educator who values their students and cares about their well-being. I can’t think of a better example than Mr. Torrance to express how much a truly effective teacher means to their
A dedicated and student-focused who is committed to provide eager to acquire a full-time teaching career and offer a passion for education, an unwavering commitment to optimizing student and school success.
Able to devise and develop ways to encourage a learner further, and challenge and inspire students to help them deepen their knowledge and understanding.
I chose to interview these teachers because they both posses and demonstrate strong qualities, techniques, and knowledge about student learning. These teachers have a clear understanding about how students learn, how to motivate students, how to create a learning environment that lends itself to student management, and engaging instruction.