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Would You Make a Good Teacher?

Teachers, educators and students agree that the best teachers have many of the characteristics listed below. The more of them you have, the more likely it is that teaching is the career for you!

Demonstrate competence in subject and as a teacher
Use creativity to encourage active learning
Work with students as partners in learning
Keep learning fresh and surprise the students
Motivate students by understanding and using what is important to them
Have a strong desire to be good at all aspects of teaching
Willing to take risks and try new things

Best way to know: Get some actual classroom experience!

Looking for experience in the classroom? Try service learning or substitute teaching.