How to be a good teacher

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How to be a good teacher

If I was to list some of the positive attributes of good teaching and help answer the question, ‘What kind of teacher do I want to be?, I would include:

* Teaching well-planned lessons using a variety of techniques.
* Using praise and encouragement appropriately.
* Not using sarcasm or humiliating put downs.
* Having realistic sanctions and using them.
* Saying no and meaning it, and taking action every time it is necessary.
* Promoting a calm, purposeful learning atmosphere.
* Not building up petty incidents out of proportion but at the same not allowing low-level disruption of any kind.
* Believing in a strong work ethic.
* Being assertive – and if this proves to be difficult – learning how to do it.


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