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Below are traits of good teachers as expressed by young people around the world
From Indonesia
A great teacher smiles to his/her pupils even when they screw him up.
A good teacher shows the whole wide world to the students.

From India:
One who help his students in all respects. He makes his students able to live better life. He teaches students to take decisions in all the conditions.
From Croatia:
A really good teacher should be child in his soul . . .
From Ireland:
It is fundamental that a teacher cares about humanity in general.
From Chile:
A good teacher is someone who can learn from his students, who can learn with them, and for them.
From Egypt:
To win their confidence should be the teacher's first aim - though strictness has to be in its place.
From Germany:
A good teacher, of course, has to be humorous. A teacher has to enjoy what she does!
Has to remember how it was when he/she was a child
From Pakistan:
A guide.
A real friend is someone who knows all about you and still he loves you. A good teacher is a good friend.
Good teaching is keeping yourself in the shoes of your students.
From Malaysia:
One who doesn't 'teach' but instead is willing to 'learn' with the child and from the child.
From Mexico:
The teacher is to the students what the rain is to the field.
From Chad:
A good teacher should answer all questions, even if they are stupid.
From Jamaica:
To become a good teacher, you not only teach the children, but you also have to learn from them.
From Nigeria:
A good teacher must be prepared to be foolish if that will help his pupil attain wisdom