GREAT TEACHERS

What makes a great teacher?

Education Policy Correspondent
Christopher Rodriguez

To me, there are many qualities that make a great teacher. It’s not always about what the teacher covers in class. It’s more about their ability to deal with children and teens.

         Today teachers need to be able to have patience with students. You have to be able to sit one on one with the students and give them hands on learning. There are some great teachers in this school who have that ability. Others don't. They are quick to lose patience with students if they don’t understand things, and refuse to accept the fact that some students take a longer time to understand things that they are learning.

         Another quality a teacher should have the ability is to listen. I think teachers should be able to hear students out on their opinion of the subject, that way if the student has any further questions, you can give a clear answer to the student without further confusing them.

  Editor's Note: This is one in a series about the qualities of great teachers. Do you have an outstanding teacher who knows just how to help kids learn? Leave a comment below.