What Makes Great Teachers Great?

Research out of the US indicates there are characteristics that can predict whether a teacher will be a great teacher before they even get in the classroom. And that's important when other studies show the teacher is one of the most crucial factors in your child's school success. A poor teacher can set your child back forever; a great teacher inspires them forever. Our panel will talk about the difference between the good and great teachers out there.

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[Tariqqureshi786]

Interesting discussion but to be frank there was nothing new. Teachers are not actors and great teachers make their greatness felt over a period of time. To me dedication and love for the profession are the cardinal factors.Great or good teachers have more of that. A truly great teacher must speak the language of the common man. Lest we forget, great teachers/Head Teachers are seldom the favourites of the administration but admired by students. So the love of the students is the deciding factor.

[fozngrace]

Broad with short hair said nothing! Dear gods this is a message of stupid!

[Jamie5762]

awesome info. love the statement " Good teachers can be measured by good test score, but great teachers are not measurable".

[amethyst48]

caring teachers usually get run out of the schools by pompus principals> The guidence counselors even said I knew the students better then they did. I loved teaching more then anything and would give anything to be back in a classroom.

[avafrav]

very interesting! i think it would be worthwhile to examine the same issue with a focus on secondary school teaching.