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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.

 

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