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:
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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