There are few questions that should be considered while deciding characteristic of a good teacher. Should a
good teacher be a psychologist, or he should be expert in his field and know all information about students?
These qualities are enough for a good teacher? Or there are any other factors that they should know or
these are enough? Good teaching is, basically, the various functions that good teachers perform. There are
four characteristics of a good teacher:
1) He knows his students. He must know all good and bad aspects and about their
background and potentials.
2) He knows the learning process. He should know how students learn. What kind of
hindrance they encounter during learning process? Whether these factors are inside or
outside the student and how these can be overcome to make them to show greater interest
in their studies.
3) He motivates students. He helps them to know themselves and their subject and the world
as a whole. Learning process is not limited to classroom; a good teacher motivates students
to learn outside the class room.
4) He assesses his students properly: Not only academic assessment, but also of their
background, emotional intelligence, motivation etc. He must let his students know how
they are assessed.
If a person has theses four characteristic, he would be a good teacher. Are these characteristics inherited or
learned? These are not inherited but all are learned. So to become a good teacher is easy if you follow and
adopt these characteristics.
Self-regulation in Teaching Subject matter always changes with the passage of time as it is dynamic. A good teacher not only assesses and regulates students properly but also regulate himself that is very important. Educational psychology is not one way stream rather this is two way stream. Another concept in this regard is what is called “selfregulated teaching”. It is when a teacher reviews his teaching on a regular basis. Psychologists assume that a good teacher must possess following qualities: a) A good teacher knows their subject b) Knows various teaching strategies. As dozens of teaching strategies are available. It depends how he can engage students in the classroom by using most effective strategy. A combination of demonstrating, lecturing and practicing is a good strategy. Any of the strategy must be adopted by keeping in mind the subject and level of experiences of the field. c) He must know the particular way of teaching. d) They know cultural backgrounds of their students. This is very important to know as it affects learning process. There are two main cultures in our county: urban and rural cultures. Another example is if a teacher expect students to perform well in studies during Christmas then it would be difficult for Christian students to concentrate because they are in a specific frame of mind. So a good teacher should consider these factors while teaching and giving any important tasks. e) He should know about the setting of the classroom to make learning process more easy and effective. Should know set up learning situations (Labs etc. and learning in pairs/groups etc.) f) He should know whether an individual dyad is better or group work will be more effective according to the situation and subjects. Choose appropriate courses for students. g) Know the goals and purpose of leadership. Some people think leaders are born and some other think are made. But researches have shown in various countries including Pakistan that leaders are made. They have certain visions and this vision can be taught.
Self-Management Self-Management is another concept that is very important. To know yourself and to manage yourself is self-management. If you are aware of your weaknesses you can learn how to overcome them. Self-management may be understood keeping in mind the following three points a)Goal setting is most important ingredient of self-management. Teachers should set goals of his teaching before undertaking a task. The goals must be clearly defined as these are easy to achieve. b) The second point is monitoring and evaluating yourself while you are teaching or moving towards your goal. It must be done continually. c)The third point is self-reinforcement: Rewarding you as a teacher. Human beings learn best if they are rewarded. Fringe Benefits of Self-Regulation It means added benefits you acquire after self-regulation. Self-management helps to adopt good behaviors that will make you a good teacher. There is a great Importance of Self-regulation/ management as it helps to solve problems for teaching. These benefits will help you as a teacher and students as well. Fringe Benefits including: • Students can note their own progress or lack of it. • Can give or receive congratulations • Keep accurate record of their efforts • Output increases by 27% • Student input is maximized.
Self-regulation in Teaching Subject matter always changes with the passage of time as it is dynamic. A good teacher not only assesses and regulates students properly but also regulate himself that is very important. Educational psychology is not one way stream rather this is two way stream. Another concept in this regard is what is called “selfregulated teaching”. It is when a teacher reviews his teaching on a regular basis. Psychologists assume that a good teacher must possess following qualities: a) A good teacher knows their subject b) Knows various teaching strategies. As dozens of teaching strategies are available. It depends how he can engage students in the classroom by using most effective strategy. A combination of demonstrating, lecturing and practicing is a good strategy. Any of the strategy must be adopted by keeping in mind the subject and level of experiences of the field. c) He must know the particular way of teaching. d) They know cultural backgrounds of their students. This is very important to know as it affects learning process. There are two main cultures in our county: urban and rural cultures. Another example is if a teacher expect students to perform well in studies during Christmas then it would be difficult for Christian students to concentrate because they are in a specific frame of mind. So a good teacher should consider these factors while teaching and giving any important tasks. e) He should know about the setting of the classroom to make learning process more easy and effective. Should know set up learning situations (Labs etc. and learning in pairs/groups etc.) f) He should know whether an individual dyad is better or group work will be more effective according to the situation and subjects. Choose appropriate courses for students. g) Know the goals and purpose of leadership. Some people think leaders are born and some other think are made. But researches have shown in various countries including Pakistan that leaders are made. They have certain visions and this vision can be taught.
Self-Management Self-Management is another concept that is very important. To know yourself and to manage yourself is self-management. If you are aware of your weaknesses you can learn how to overcome them. Self-management may be understood keeping in mind the following three points a)Goal setting is most important ingredient of self-management. Teachers should set goals of his teaching before undertaking a task. The goals must be clearly defined as these are easy to achieve. b) The second point is monitoring and evaluating yourself while you are teaching or moving towards your goal. It must be done continually. c)The third point is self-reinforcement: Rewarding you as a teacher. Human beings learn best if they are rewarded. Fringe Benefits of Self-Regulation It means added benefits you acquire after self-regulation. Self-management helps to adopt good behaviors that will make you a good teacher. There is a great Importance of Self-regulation/ management as it helps to solve problems for teaching. These benefits will help you as a teacher and students as well. Fringe Benefits including: • Students can note their own progress or lack of it. • Can give or receive congratulations • Keep accurate record of their efforts • Output increases by 27% • Student input is maximized.
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