Qualities of a

Teacher
Dr. Fr. Davis George
 Quality of Teachers
The quality of nation depends upon the quality of its
citizens. The quality of its citizens depends- not
exclusively but in critical measure-upon the quality of
their education. The quality of their education depends,
more than upon any other single factor, upon the quality
of their teacher. These words of the American
Commission on Teacher Education cannot be over-
emphasized.
As the Ministry of Education document Challenge of
Education: A Policy Perspective (1985) has mentioned,
Teacher performance is the most crucial input in the
field of education. Whatever policies may be laid down,
in the ultimate analysis, these have to be interpreted and
implemented by the teachers as much through their
personal example as through teaching-learning
processes.
1. Knowledge of your subject
with practical application
Knowledge is like a garden: if it is not
cultivated, it cannot be harvested. ~
African Proverb

Facilitate learning
Relate the material to the student's
lifestyle. The more meaningful
material is to a student, the quicker
and easier it will be learned.
2. Be a good learner and
teach others to learn
3. Communication
The second core quality of a good
teacher is the ability to communicate
their knowledge and expertise to their
students. There is a saying, Give me a
fish and I eat for a day, teach me to fish
and I eat for a lifetime.
3.1 Create Interest
A good teacher builds knowledge of the
subject, with a clarity and understanding.
Best teachers make the class interesting and
relevant to the students. Good teachers
work hard to make their material relevant.
Interest is the mother of the attention .
3.2 Respect
Good teachers have a deep-seated concern
and respect for the students in the
classroom.
Treat everyone with the equal respect
Avoid partiality and favoritism.
4. Learn Classroom Management.
Its effective discipline
Its being prepared for class
Its motivating your students
Its providing a safe, comfortable learning
environment
Its building your students self esteem
Its being creative and imaginative in daily
lessons
 4.1 Why is Classroom Management
Important?
Satisfaction and enjoyment in teaching
are dependent upon leading students
to cooperate
Classroom management issues are of
highest concern for beginning teachers
4.2 Techniques for Better Classroom Control
Focus attention on entire class
Silence can be effective
Direct your instruction so that students
know what is going to happen
Move around the room so students have to
pay attention more readily
 Over plan your lessons to
ensure you fill the period
with learning activities
Come to class prepared
Show confidence in your
teaching
Learn student names as
quickly as possible
5. Participatory Teaching
Learning method.
participation
How to motivate students to participate in
classroom activities
Extempore Group Discussion
Solving case study Quiz .
Collage Making Debate
Ad Mad Presentation
6. Include ICT in Teaching Learning Process
7. Make your lesson plans: SMART Goals
8. Written work and Written
paper correction.
 9. A tree is known by its fruits
Results
Attendance
Transformation
Employability Skills
Campus Culture
Value based, sensitive
human beings who can
respond to human needs and
build up a better world.
10. A Teacher leads through
example.
11. CONCLUSION
The mistake of a doctor
lies buried in grave.
The mistake of an
engineer lies cremated in
bricks.
The mistake of the
lawyer lies in lies.
But the mistake of a
teacher is reflected on
the Nation
As a Potter
moulds clay
into a pot,
So as a
teachers
moulds life of
a student
 Knowledge is the best eraser in

the world for disharmony, distrust,

despair, and the endless physical

deficiencies of man
The mediocre teacher tells

The good teacher explains

The superior teacher

demonstrates

The great teacher inspires