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What qualities should you have in order to be able to teach children?

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Question added by Fatema Muqsed , Math Teacher , Nobles' Sons International School
Date Posted: 2015/10/17
Susan Chandy
by Susan Chandy , Service Operations Manager

Parents must be an example to children in words and deeds before they try to advise children. These days instructions of parents are like the unequal legs of a lame man, advises are too long and healthy but  walk or actions infront of them is short so that their walk is not right.  Howmuch ever you advise your children, they will learn and follow the same way  of walk of life like what parents display infront of them. When you ask your child to be honest, you must have proved your integrity infront of them; when you tell them to respect others, you should have taught them by showing the right way of respecting others through one's own lives. We need to remember that anybody would follow actions more than the words.  Parents should not be hypocritical saying one thing and doing another.  So parents must be genuine examples excercising good values infront of their children before we start advising them. Always a self introspection is good for every body to see if we do the right before we advise others. Firstly children has to value and respect parents for their character and conduct before they accept instructions from parents. 

Delia Lemos
by Delia Lemos , Health Care Support Worker , First City Nursing

Personality

Being a successful preschool teacher requires extraordinary levels of patience, enthusiasm, creativity, and, above all, a love of early childhood education. A teacher must understand the needs of both the children and their parents. As the link between home and school, communicating effectively with parents is crucial to developing a good relationship with the children and helping them grow. Also, children develop and learn at very different speeds, so it’s important to be extremely patient with those who are having difficulty. A good teacher creates an encouraging atmosphere in which all students support each other.

Educational Background

Educational qualifications vary by state, but most states require that preschool teachers hold at least an associate’s degree and, in many cases, a bachelor’s degree. A background in education is essential, and a good candidate for a preschool teaching position will have taken higher education classes in the fields of psychology, childhood development, education, classroom management, and curriculum. Many university courses also require aspiring teachers to gain some hands-on experience volunteering in a classroom, day care center or other similar environment.

Experience

Experience working with young children is one of the keys to being a successful preschool teacher. Often the best preschool teachers are those who grew up around younger siblings, have worked in camps and schools or have raised children of their own. Most beginner preschool teachers start out as assistants so they can learn from other more experienced teachers. This on-the-job training is incredibly valuable because it places less responsibility on the assistant, so they can experiment with different teaching styles and learn as they go.

Classroom Management

Management a classroom full of young children can be very challenging. You have to gain the respect of the children without scaring them. You want to be their friend but also want them to treat you as an authority figure just as they would their parents. A successful preschool teacher is able to control a classroom while always keeping things educational and fun. Organization is extremely important. Even though a classroom may look messy, there should always be an underlying organizational theme tied to education--or else it’s just a playpen. Creating a welcoming, engaging environment in which the children can learn while playing is essential.

Dedication

Above all, to be successful preschool teacher, you should really believe in what you are doing. You should care tremendously about the progress and well-being of each and every child in the classroom. Teaching preschool can be tiring and stressful, but it is also incredibly rewarding in the end. A bad experience in preschool can really compromise a child’s educational future, so you should always do your best to encourage children and foster their learning. On the other hand, no teacher is perfect and you shouldn’t get too discouraged when you make mistakes now and then.

Michial Alexander Templeton
by Michial Alexander Templeton , Teacher, Department Head, Autism Consultant, Behavior Modification Specialist , USD 500, DoDDS, other locations overseas

 

First a teacher has to care enough about children to have the patience and take the time for them to achieve success.  Teachers understand every child learns at their own pace using combinations their own learning styles.  Teachers develop methods of to assist slower learners and encouragement for peer tutors to assist in the learning process recognizing improvements and success.  Teachers recognize improvements and success of students to bring out the best efforts of everyone because failure is impossible until you stop trying.  Teachers open and maintain communications with parents and guardians soliciting their support in all aspects of school life.  The best teachers know that instructional improvements can come from anyone, even the slowest learner in the group. 

Daniel Opiyo
by Daniel Opiyo , Senior Teacher , Turkish Kafaalo Academy & Maarif Schools

  • Friendly and Congenial
  • A Good Personality
  • His Knowledge and Education
  • A Good Communicator
  • A Good Listener
  • Having A Good Sense Of Humour
  • Gentle and Kind

Gourab Mitra
by Gourab Mitra , Manager IT Project Program and Delivery Management(Full Time Contract/Consulting Role) , IXTEL(ixtel.com)

Patience and understanding the mindset of children

Syed Muhammad Faisal
by Syed Muhammad Faisal , IT Support , National database and registration authority of Pakistan Nadra

for successful teacher it requires extraordinary levels of patience, enthusiasm, creativity, and, above all, a love of early childhood education. A teacher must understand the needs of both the children and their parents. As the link between home and school, communicating effectively with parents is crucial to developing a good relationship with the children and helping them grow. Also, children develop and learn at very different speeds, so it’s important to be extremely patient with those who are having difficulty. A good teacher creates an encouraging atmosphere in which all students support each other.

Maria Zohra CHELBABI
by Maria Zohra CHELBABI , Assistant Specialist Practitioner Supervisor of Immuno-hematology and blood transfusion unit. , Dr MAOUCHE Mohand Amokrane hospital

i think you have to be patient and making them participate because teaching is an exchange between teachers and pupils

Mohsin Raza
by Mohsin Raza , Teacher Of Mathematics , School and academy

To teach the students according to their mind level

In order to be a skilled and good teacher you should be able to interact well with ur student your should have good communication skills and confidence in your teaching area

Emmanuel Shalim
by Emmanuel Shalim , ESL Teacher , English Learning Zone

You should have a good knowledge of Children Psychology.

iwebor edwin
by iwebor edwin , Team leader/ technician , Pro shield pest control llc

Good understanding of children dynamic behavior, patience , caring and good personality traits that is reliable to child education

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