THE CRITERIAS OF AN IDEAL TEACHER

In this opportunity I would like to talk about the criterias to become an ideal teacher for
the students.
To begin with, Im going to talk to you about becoming an ideal teacher..In a lifetime, we may
be graced with the presence of few great teachers. These people end up shaping our lives for the
better because of their greatness, and we deeply admire them for that. A good teacher has many
faces. They may typically be a professor or teacher in the classroom, but often they can be our
family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. It makes no difference who they are really, or what
their profession, but good teachers all have one thing in common. They instill inside us values,
knowledge, hopes and dreams. Once theyve been taught to us, we are changed for the rest of our
lives.
Teachers who teach for a profession have high expectations to meet. They hold our young
childrens minds in their hands and mold them like pieces of fine clay. Greatness is expected
from these teachers as they are responsible for helping bring our children into their adult lives.
This is partly why it is important to find the characteristics that these great teachers share. If
teachers are to be taught themselves, they must be taught the excellent traits of their peers before
them.
So lets take a look at the qualities that define a good teacher:
First and foremost, they
1. Love What They Do
There is no question, that awesome teachers love to teach. Not doing it for the money, prestige,
or glory, they teach because it brings them an incredible feeling of satisfaction knowing they are
contributing positively to the futures of others. If a teacher doesnt have this inner satisfaction,
and does not enjoy what they do, theyll never be able to make lasting impressions in their
students minds. Passion has great impact, and this is something that all really good teachers have.
The second qualities is an ideal teacher is a
2. Good Communicators
A teacher has the responsibility of bridging the gap between themselves and their students, so
good communication skills are a must. Its difficult sometimes to relate to people, especially
children, so that learning can happen in their minds, but excellent teachers are masters of this.
Relating to students on the students level, these teachers have developed many ways to reach
their students, and communicate using terrific speaking skills, visual aids, and even in their body
language.

Next is the most important criteria for me, it is they are

3. Admirable
In order for a teacher to be great, they must be admirable. These teachers lead lives of high moral
ground, and they set an example to their students because of it. Really though, admirable
teachers are more credible than others. We as people are much more likely to listen to those we
admire, because we wish to be like them. Models of who we would like to someday be, really
good teachers help show us the way.
Next criteria is they have a
4. Positive Reinforcement
Instead of using strict punishment to discipline students, good teachers know how to use positive
reinforcement to discipline instead. These teachers understand that negatively hinders how their
students learn, creates resentment in the students minds, and ends up breaking the ties of the
student-teacher relationship. Often these teachers reward their students for doing a good job, so
they are more apt to doing it in the future.
Being 5. Fair & Just is also one of an important qualities in being an ideal teachers.
Equality is an ideal that good teachers hold dear to themselves. They treat their students equally,
yet giving them the individual attention they need. No child is left out in the mind of a wonderful
teacher, and they make it a mission to teach them all the same. In doing so, they end up teaching
their students the importance of equality and fair treatment, even if the teacher hadnt intended to
do so.
The next criteria is their 6. Leadership
Good teachers are leaders. In the classroom, they own the spotlight, and have the responsibility
of being strong instructors so that students listen to them with determination. They have to lead
their students on the right path through the learning experience, and help by showing the
obstacles that may stand in the students way
7. Committed
There is no doubt that a great teacher is committed. They go above and beyond the time
requirements of a typical teacher, and are willing to help students whenever they need it. Good
teachers are very committed to the curriculum they teach, and like their students, are always
continuing to learn in the hopes of becoming even better teachers.
8. Understanding
Great teachers understand their students better than most people. They understand where their
students came from, who they are, and know the best avenue to take them to who they will
become. Good teachers have an uncanny understanding of what they teach, because they are
experts in their fields of knowledge.

9. Compassion & Caring

There is suffering in the world, and a good teacher recognizes this and has the inner desire to
help. Great teachers help by teaching, because they know that by giving knowledge to the next
generation, they are creating individuals who will have the skills, compassion, and dedication to
ending suffering. Good teachers care about the world and what they do and wouldnt have things
any other way
10. Confidence
A teacher cant teach without confidence. Students wont believe in a teacher that first doesnt
believe in there-self. Good teachers are confident that they know how to teach, and in what they
are teaching. Nothing stands in the way of this confidence, and the teacher does their best not to
become arrogant about the job they do.
11. Prepared
Excellent teachers are prepared. They know they steps necessary in their curriculum to teach
students, and follow them well. These teachers are always ready to go when the time calls for it
and they never leave their students lost and not knowing the direction they are headed. Good
teachers stick to the plans theyve prepared, in order to teach the beat way possible
12. Professionalism
Professionalism is the sign of a great teacher. They know that as someone who is responsible for
helping people learn, they must take their work seriously. Terrific teachers dress well, have good
hygiene, and treat their students with respect. They believe in timeliness, and are never late and
rarely miss days they are assigned to work. In do so, their students respect them, and are more
willing to learn from them.
There are many qualities that make up a good teacher, and these are some of the most important
ones. The next time you think about that awesome teacher you had, whomever it may be, think
about these qualities and what it takes to be a person who lives a life of admiration. If we truly
learn from these people that have shaped our lives, then maybe we can become great teachers
too.