An Ideal Teacher (essay)

By N. Golovatenko, gr.503
An Ideal Teacher
“I never teach my pupils. I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn”
Albert Einstein
“Good teaching is more a giving of right questions than a giving of right answers” Josef Albers
Plan:
To make an introduction (state the problem): What makes an ideal teacher as a teacher`s diploma is not a guarantee of it?
Features which create an ideal image:
The ideal teacher must be competent in his subject and also be “keen on it”
The ideal teacher must be able to transfer knowledge in a clear and enjoyable way
The ideal teacher has no teacher`s pets
Relationships between students and teachers should be based upon mutual trust and understanding
Endless patience is nearly the main virtue of the ideal teacher
Features which allow common teachers approximate to the ideal image:
The teacher must have so much courage to get into a mess to impact his students
To make a conclusion: It is hard to become the ideal teacher, but it is achievable if you even can pull disciples out from a comfort zone
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Since the dawn of time teachers bring the light of knowledge. They are people with whom each of us shares 9 or 11 years of life, from whom we assimilate values and information, and who help us to build our personal world view. Have you ever asked the question: What makes an ideal teacher? It's no secret even though an alumnus has a teacher`s diploma it does not guarantee that he can really be considered as a teacher. What qualities distinguish a teacher, respected and beloved by his disciples? First of all, an ideal teacher must know his subject, because it doesn't matter how nice a teacher is if he doesn't know what he's talking about. But, of course, there is one important concern - how the teacher goes about imparting that knowledge . A majority of students dream of a teacher who is confident and who obviously enjoys his profession and specialization. The more a teacher addicts, the more successfully he will explain any field of knowledge, whether it's biology, chemistry, mathematics, foreign languages or literature. Children are extremely sensitive, and always choose as "favorite" those teachers whose eyes sparkle with enthusiasm.
The next significant quality of a teacher is a sincere desire to transfer knowledge to not only "good" students, what is, of course, easier, but to make the weakest child master a material. It is closely connected with methodology. Among different methods of control the teacher may choose not only accustomed dictations, tests and drills, but also organize debates, discussions and activities. It must be variety within the lesson hour. Many of students refer to language games as being useful and enjoyable.
One more thing is indisputable: the teacher must be fair and patient. Students wish their teacher "knows each student as an individual," and frequently demand for justice. The presence of "blue-eyed boys" gives them no chance to respect. Strict and fair teacher always will be respected more than mild to flattery, but with teacher`s pets.
The teacher has to prove himself through a period of apprenticeship, during which time he will be assessed by the children themselves. The main means there are: day-to-day social commerce between students and teachers, and relationships based upon mutual trust and understanding. If necessary, the teacher may make himself available to 'children in a private capacity, as a friend, when he may be talked to alone and in confidence. By the way, the teacher should be prepared to become deeply involved (though not so involved as to be unable to be dispassionate and clear-sighted) in the interest and preoccupations of the children. Not too much is to know the child's background and his family history.
As it was already mentioned, endless patience is nearly the main virtue of the teacher, because often he has to repeat the same stuff several times to explain it especially when his disciples are not interested in the subject.
On the other hand, the teacher shouldn’t make perfection of himself, Mr. Know-All and never mistakes, but let he be tireless, looking for and may be who finds at times. The teacher must have so much courage to get into a mess. Pupils` mistakes which they make because of insufficient or wrong teacher`s answers force him advise correctly. And vice versa wholesome advice confirms a right way of work, however does not say that problem is totally solved. Ideal teachers exemplify real learning - open-ended, messy, unpredictable, ongoing learning.
Great English teachers have a powerful emotional impact.

To summarize, the composite ideal teacher, then, with infinite knowledge and energy, impeccable teaching techniques, a sense of humor and a talent for discipline, along with personal charm and eternal patience. It is hard to achieve but teachers should approximate this image with their usual actions and habitual work. Ultimately, the first objective is to shake pupils, to pull them out from a comfort zone. If confusion after such method settled down then it means everything fell into place.