What I believe makes a good teacher

After reading “What Makes A Good Teacher”, by M.F. Hassett, I have gained some new insights on what I believe makes a good teacher.  The first quality that I think that a teacher should have is the ability to adapt to both the students and parents individual needs. Not all students have the same temperament.  Teachers must be able to adapt their teaching style to optimize the learning experience of different students. The second quality that a good teacher should possess is the being able to enjoy both their work and their students. They have to really want to make a difference and like what they do.  They will find ways and teaching approaches that will make students more interested in what they are trying to teach. The third and final quality is that all teachers should have is the ability to be reflective and emotionally responsive to their classroom practices, materials, methods, and students. This leads to improvement in the way teachers teach students and provides a positive connection between teacher, student and parent.  Good communication and responding to feedback is important so that both the parent and the teacher are working towards the same goal of providing a positive learning environment that optimizes the learning experience of the student.

Omar