Why Is Principles Important As A Future Teacher

Why is principles important as a future teacher?
Principles are important for the governing of actions and the operation of techniques in
any field of education. True principles explain educational processes. They show how things are
done and how educational results are achieved.
10 characteristics of a professional teacher

1. Good Teachers Are Strong Communicators.
When it comes to effective teaching, strong communication skills are a must. As a future
educator, we must be a firm believer in communication in all forms. “As a leader,
communication is a tool for overcoming fear.”
2. Good Teachers Listen Well.

Great communication doesn't stop when the teacher is done talking. Listening well is
one of the most important skills needed to be a teacher. “Teachers that are skilled in listening
and observing often pick up on what isn’t being said, such as any anxieties a student may have,
and can then help the student build their skills and confidence levels. If an educator can truly
hear a student, they can learn how to reach them where they are. This will open the door for
them to receive and learn the lesson that is being taught.
3. Good Teachers Focus on Collaboration.

Working in education means you are never truly working alone. From paraprofessionals
and teaching assistants to other classroom teachers and school leaders, working as a teacher
often means working effectively in a group. It is also important to keep an open mind and learn
from other educators.
You really need to be able to fill various roles in order to collaborate effectively. If you
already have someone on your team who is going to be the one to comment on all of the
suggestions made, then you do not need to join in on that. Instead, maybe you need to be the
person who is going to come up with creative ideas. You need to have that flexibility.
4. Good Teachers Are Adaptable.

Effective teachers need to be able to work in a constantly evolving environment and
adjust their teaching methods based on the age of their students, the resources available and
changing curriculum, practices and requirements.
“Change is a constant.” Learning how to adapt and adjust are one of the skills that will
be most helpful in our career. It is about keeping our finger on the pulse of who our students
are over time and all the trends, standards and new research, and being able to continually
improve.
Adaptability is also one of the key skills needed to be a teacher who may be educating
students of varying grade levels or different learning styles. “You have to be able to adapt based
upon your audience.”
5. Good Teachers Are Engaging.

Being able to engage students with humor, creative lessons and a strong classroom
presence is an important part of what makes someone a good teacher.
If you were to envision that teacher that you would want in your life, even now, you are
going to want someone who is very engaging in front of the classroom. “A good teacher will
perform for their students to keep them going. It’s not about sitting back and just lecturing, it’s
about engaging in the work.”
6. Good Teachers Show Empathy.

Another key to engaging students and improving their learning is to treat each student
as an individual, by being empathetic and understanding to what may be going on in their lives.
We need to take a moment to think back and think about what could be going on in a
student’s life. It is so important to be observant, attentive, and empathetic and always have a
positive attitude.
Something that may be easy for one student may not be so easy for someone else.
“Everyone learns differently, whether it be faster or slower than normal, learns better by
writing, reading or hands-on. Teachers need to always keep this in mind and always pay close
attention to ensure each student is on the track they need to be.”
7. Good Teachers Have Patience.

No matter what grade level you are teaching, your patience will be put on a test while
working as an educator. Whether you’re managing classroom behavior, working with
colleagues with different views, or communicating student issues or progress with parents,
patience is one of the most important skills to practice as a teacher.
More often than not, you actually have to have more patience with the parents than
you do with the students. Parents are coming in with their perceptions of what happened to
them when they were students or previous experiences that may have been detrimental to
their child. You have to be patient and understanding of them.
8. Good Teachers Value Real-World Learning.

Teachers who bring their students’ learning into the real world are often some of the
most engaging. However, it is important for teachers to bring their own learning into the real
world, too.
One of the best preparations for effective teaching is to ensure that education students
get plenty of classroom experience early on in their degree programs.
Our students should have that benefit of seeing the practical application of what they
are learning in the moment they are learning it.
9. Good Teachers Share Best Practices.

A willingness to share knowledge and experiences with others is one of the most
important qualities of a good teacher.
Education is a hands-on field and often requires experimentation within the classroom
to discover which methods of communicating with students work best. Part of being an
effective teacher is sharing your findings and best practices with others in the field.
We should always challenge my students to think, “What is your contribution?”, “Are

you brave enough to post on social media about your ideas on technology integration in the
classroom? Your willingness to share your practice, to keep an open door, to be transparent
and to be observed are an important part of your teaching.
10. Good Teachers Are Lifelong Learners.

One of the key skills needed to be a good teacher is a dedication to continued education
and a love of learning. Whether you’re learning more about your subject area, learning new
methods of communication or even exploring how to bring more technology into your
classroom, continuing to expand your own knowledge is key to expanding that of your students.
Those dedicated to their subjects with a passion for learning make the best teachers.
They also need to have a desire to pass on that knowledge. It is important for teachers to never
feel as though they have learned it all, and to remain open to new experiences.
No matter your education level, you can learn something from everyone you encounter,
including fellow educators as well as students. Being willing to continually add tools to your
toolbox – even unconventional ones at times – will keep things new and exciting, as well as
giving you excellent skills.
State at least 3 roles of a teacher and describe each role

1. The teacher as a role model for students.
We know teachers can be role models for their students. Students look up to teachers
as adult role models. Teachers can be extremely powerful influences on the development of
positive attitudes and behaviors among students. Students learn as much from what teachers
say as from what teachers do. Students often seek out teachers when they are experiencing
academic, social, and/or emotional issues. Teachers have the responsibility of encouraging in
their students a positive attitude toward learning, not only for today, but also for tomorrow as
part of a lifelong experience.
2. The teacher as a spontaneous problem solver.

Teachers must be able to respond rapidly and appropriately to completely
unpredictable situations that may occur in the classroom.
For instance, a self-proclaimed relative pulls one of your students out of class. How do
you respond? A student may decide to stop listening to any of your lectures, or another may
faint due to health issues. While it may be easy for teachers to plan and reflect on previous
experiences outside the classroom, such luxuries are usually not available when working face-
to-face with students. Teachers need to be able to think on their feet and respond to complex,
ever-changing situations.
Many teachers enjoy this unpredictability as part of the excitement and challenge of
teaching. However, others who require deep structure in their daily lives get flustered in
unexpected situations. Teaching may be emotionally upsetting for those people.
3. The teacher as a reflective thinker.

Teaching has an element that cannot be defined or described—it can only be
experienced. You will gradually develop your ability to listen to students and to communicate to
your students a genuine sense of concern for their education. How you show this concern will
depend on your personality and your strengths, as well as your educational background.
Teachers’ thought processes are influenced by a wide variety of factors, such as the curriculum,
the community, the school principal, and personal theories and beliefs about teaching. More
important, teaching is a reciprocal art. What teachers do is influenced not only by their own
thoughts but also by the responses and behaviors of their students before, during, and after
each lesson. This dynamic and complex experience contributes to the uniqueness of the
teaching experience.

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Why is principles important as a future teacher?

10 characteristics of a professional teacher

2. Good Teachers Listen Well.

3. Good Teachers Focus on Collaboration.

4. Good Teachers Are Adaptable.

5. Good Teachers Are Engaging.

6. Good Teachers Show Empathy.

7. Good Teachers Have Patience.

8. Good Teachers Value Real-World Learning.

9. Good Teachers Share Best Practices.

We should always challenge my students to think, “What is your contribution?”, “Are

10. Good Teachers Are Lifelong Learners.

State at least 3 roles of a teacher and describe each role

2. The teacher as a spontaneous problem solver.

3. The teacher as a reflective thinker.

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