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Become a Teacher
Although Educators Overseas does not recruit teachers into jobs in America at this time, we nevertheless provide some guidance about becoming a teacher in the U.S. in the left menu. But first, a brief overview of what makes a good teacher, for those not certain if they want to become a teacher or not.
According to Comonenius, a famous educationist, in order to make teaching successful, the three things are vitally important. These are: Good teacher, Good method and Good books. Indeed, a good teacher plays a vital role in making teachings to the students successful.
Attributes of a Good Teacher
One definition of 'Teaching' is that it is "the consistent and effective transfer of appropriate behaviors which lead to the achievement of predetermined and specified results." Therefore, a good teacher is one teaches the students how to lead their lives cleanly and controlled towards acquiring knowledge. Some generally accepted image attributes of a good teacher are as follows...
- Be enthusiastic about teaching in relevant field
- Identify and help the less able students
- Successfully manage classroom behavior
- Present a confident and professional demeanor
- Be an attentive listener
- Be able to use stories and examples to highlight points
- Be able to choose suitable methods of teaching a child depending on their current level and ability to learn.
Teachers Must Control, Guide, Consult, and Facilitate
An ideal teacher needs to play a vital role in active advisor among the students. He needs to be careful about the criteria on Control, Guide, Consult and Facilitate.
- Control - draw up and issue instruction, and stay with the students, closely supervising its action.
- Guide - clarify what is required, hand over ownership to students and offer to give advice when they call you.
- Consult - give a broad outline, ask students to discuss ideas and agree actions, using us as a separate expert reference point.
- Facilitate - give overall direction, co-ordinate the group's discussion and expect it to produce a progress report.
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