What are the most memorable characteristics of the best teacher that you ever had?
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I had an amazing english teacher who taught us Shakespeare.  He would make us read all the 'little parts' while he did the 'big parts' with this fantastic accent he made up depending on the role.  He really 'owned' the material and knew stories very well that he made a lasting impression on me and to this day I love Shakepeare.\n\nI think, though, that all the teachers who made lasting impressions on me had one thing in common - they all passionately loved the material they taugt, from history to math to english or art.  It was their love for the material that influenced me to learn more about it.  That kind of excitement for something is catchy.
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Charisma. I had a real good math teacher, who really connected with all of his students. One day out of every month, he told stories about his Korean War experiences. Nothing about math! We got to know a little about him, and were able to relate to him as a person, rather than an authority figure. Let them know who you are, and let them share your life a little.
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There were so many throughout my schoolife its hard to choose. I'd have to say though that without a doubt it was US history and World History in High School.  It wasnt so much the subject matter as it was the teacher.  You know what I mean....i'm sure you've had a small handful of teachers who really made a difference in your life.\n\nIn my US History class my teacher would make us reinact scenes from history using props and putting on plays. He also would come in dressed appropriately with the timeframe we were studying (like dressing like a mountain man when we were studying the frontier period). He even made out different versions of the same test for students to choose (like essay form for people good with words and True/False n multiple choice for people who liked that form of testing).\n\nMy world history teacher was friggin hilarious. He would sit and tell stories about his childhood growing up in the area and all his messed up practical jokes he played on people. He was the kinda guy who was always willing to listen and help any way he could. Super funny and nice guy....
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A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.  ~Henry Brooks Adams\n\nThe mediocre teacher tells.  The good teacher explains.  The superior teacher demonstrates.  The great teacher inspires.  ~William Arthur Ward\n\nA teacher's purpose is not to create students in his own image, but to develop students who can create their own image.  ~Author Unknown
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Schools that  have good teachers and also attentive students
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my 3rd grade teacher. i always hated school not because i was an idiot but because i remember being first to finish and i would have to sit there for long hours doing nothing but listening to long lectures. the only year that i remember liking was my third grade teacher mrs. amenta. then she ended up getting injured and took a leave of absense. that broe my heart :-( god bless her where ever she is
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Teaching is best profession for me. It gives me an opportunity to serve others by passing not only the academic knowledge but every thing which is acquired through experiences of life enabling other to cope up the difficulties faced by me in past.
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Patience\nLove\nKnowledge of a child psychological and physical development \nCreativity\nDesire of always keep learning and improving\nInterest care of your students\nand  a thick skin to deal with some of the parents :)
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your best memories..\nlessons you've learned..\nthe teachers that impacted you..\nmost importantly your friends and family.\n\ncongrats on being the valedictorian.
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A teacher should be able to:\n-work well with people (adults, too...parents, administrators, etc.)\n-be able to give instructions\n-understand the subject matter they are going to teach\n-be flexible\n-think on their feet\n-communicate well\n\nAnd much, much more!
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Mrs. Ricca, my 6th grade teacher back in the 1960s.  I wish I knew where she was so I could tell her this!  She showed me what I could do and helped me to build my self-confidence.
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My favorite teacher of all time was in her 50s. She loved kids and loved doing projects with us. She taught Social Studies/Humanities/History, and when we studied the Olympics in her class, she came up with her own version called the Olympitts (her name was Mrs. Pitts). She rocked.
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someone you admire most
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In teaching its ow u fare in the practice teaching or observation class thats important and not the personal interview.So insist on taking a class to the students under the observation of the interviewer(s).\nBe thorough with ur subject, lesson and the topic that u r going to discuss. Make the class more interactive so that a favorable impression will be created in the mind of the students.\nBe prepared to answer the questions like\nWhy do you choose teaching as ur profession?\nWhat is ur professional ambition?\nWhat is ur personal ambition in ur profession?\nWhat makes u think u r the best teacher?
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Personality\nLooks\nBrains\nand Being Unique
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I loved those who really tried to teach me something (either in their subject, or about life in general). I loved those who were passionate about their job. I loved those who made sure we learnt, not made sure they said their speech. I loved those who didn't hide information, so that they always knew more than you, and you couldn't ever be better.\n\nAnd I hated most of the rest.\n\nBTW, thanks to those teachers in the first paragraph, I became one.
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The same way you treat any other teacher - with respect.