BECOME AN EFFECTIVE TEACHER
When a child is small, his home is his first school and his parents his first teachers. As it is said, charity begins at home. Similarly, for a child, learning begins at home. The knowledge of good and bad, right and wrong, almost each and everything is given to a child by his parents. So, if we talk about becoming a good teacher, it means we are talking about parents as well.
If a teacher is not performing his duties towards his students properly, then it will never serve the purpose of learning.
When a child grows up and becomes successful, he remembers only a few of his teachers. Why is it so? Why not all the teachers? What is it that makes a teacher- the best?
There are a few qualities that make a good teacher different from others. Even the parents should imbibe these qualities in them while teaching there children.
Let’s have a look at few of these qualities –
- BE THEIR FRIEND
Friendship is the first step of any relationship. Whether we talk about a teacher – student relationship or a parent – child relationship, the presence of friendliness is a must. We can only get to know about a child by being his friend as it makes the child comfortable to discuss his problems and queries.
But there is a limit to everything. There should be a limit of this friendship too. This fine line should never be crossed by the teacher, otherwise the students lose the respect that they have for their teachers.
- HAVE PATIENCE
The most essential quality for being a good teacher is having patience. You should never give up on your child. Treat them as your own kids. If they are not performing well today, they will learn and succeed slowly and gradually. Never get irritated and lose your calm if a child asks many questions. Rather, welcome such children with a smile who are always keen to learn something new.
- BECOME THEIR ROLE MODEL
Children always imitate their teachers and parents. They always repeat what they see their teachers and parents doing. Make sure that you always have a positive attitude and that you are not doing anything wrong that can leave a bad impression on your child. Become their idol and solve all their problems so as to retain their trust in you.
- ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD
Children know their goals but they don’t know the right direction to reach their goals. A teacher should always show the right path and boost their confidence. You should never demotivate your child. You should rather tell him the importance of failure in the journey of success. Always motivate and encourage your child to try and try until he succeeds as perseverance is bitter, but its fruits are sweet.
- BE A GOOD LISTENER
A teacher’s job is not only to speak, but also to listen. You always be available to your children to listen to their problems. Always be kind to them. Never let a child lose the trust he has in you. Always listen to their ideas and thoughts and appreciate them so they can always come up to you with their ideas or problems without any hesitation.
- TEACHING LESSONS OF LIFE
Learning does not only mean learning from the books, but it also includes learning about the moral values. A teacher should always give lessons about life to his students. Even parents should inculcate these values in their children right from the early childhood. Moral stories can be told to the students. A teacher should always focus on value based teaching.
- BELIEVE IN THEM
Always believe in your children. Never lose hope or discourage them. You are there with them to motivate them and help them achieve their goals. if you will lose the belief in your child, then the child will also lose the belief in himself.
A teacher is like a ship that helps us to sail across the ocean of struggles and reach the island of success. Always become a good teacher and help your child to perform his best in his life and becoming a better person. Always remember that there is no age for learning.
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