What skills are needed to become a teacher?
We all remember the special teachers in our lives. You want to be that kind of special teacher that kids remember years later. To be this great teacher, you have to have important skills. Your students may even become teachers because you have inspired them with your skills as a mentor and teacher.
Summary of this practical sheet
1 Passion to teach
2 Patience
3 Good communication
4 Problem solving
5 Supportive
6 Able to interact with all ages
7 Leadership
Passion to teach
It takes passion to teach others in order to be a good teacher. Know your topic and show the students that you are passionate about it and that they will be ready to learn more.
Patience
Patience is necessary for a teacher. You deal with children or adolescents for long periods of time, so you will need to be patient and calm with students.
Good communication
You want to be a good listener and a good speaker at the same time. In order for children or adults to answer questions in front of the class, they need to be attracted and made to feel comfortable enough to express themselves. You will lose their attention by being boring and speaking in a monotonous voice.
Problems solving
Unique issues arise in the classroom. You will need to be able to problem solve and think on your feet when surprises happen in your classroom.
Supportive
Your students need to know that you are there for them if they need help with classroom problems or any other issue that might be bothering them. Let them know they know they can come to you for help.
Able to interact with all ages
If you are an elementary school teacher, you need to interact not only with students, but also with their parents and other teachers. Make sure you are comfortable with all age groups.
Leadership
Students spend a lot of time at school. You play a leadership role and your students see how you behave. Always be aware of what you are saying or doing because the students are watching you and learning from you.