Become An Inspiring Teacher In 4 Easy Ways
Undoubtedly, teaching is much more than a mere job. It is a calling and also an ever-surprising mix of ecstatic success both small and big, and grueling hard work. Those who are most effective and successful in the teaching profession are in it for more than just the paycheck. They are able to maintain high energy levels in their careers by focusing on why they got into teaching in the first place. Any teacher can be inspiring- which is the power or action of moving emotions or the intellect. Below, we take a look at how to become an inspiring teacher in 4 easy steps.
Embrace a positive mental attitude
Granted, teachers are just human like the rest of the world. The stress occasioned by working with young people, particularly those who have behavioral and attitudinal problems, can at times be immense. This is the time that you need to see the bright side of things, remain strong, and maintain a smile on your face no matter how tough things get. Seek to be philosophical and find the positives in every negative situation you are faced with as your attitude can be contagious. You can either choose to cast a shadow or bring light into the classroom.
Have empathy
Empathy is, arguably, the greatest quality that any inspirational teacher could have. It revolves around bonding with your students by trying to be on the same wavelength as them e.g. laughing or crying with them. Try to understand their feelings and get to know their emotions. Young people are often under a great deal of pressure and get easily stressed, but what we mostly see is their aggression, anger, impatience, or bad attitude. During such instances, you need to understand the on-goings in their lives and show compassion. Search for the real person underneath the façade and once you find them, your student(s) are likely to open up to you.
Show respect
It is paramount that as a teacher you respect everyone that is in your classroom. Talk to them in the same way you converse with your closest friends as no one in the world is more important than the other. An inspirational teacher is one who respects all human beings regardless of their color, attitude, creed, religion, or country. Additionally, he/she realizes that all students have a role to play in society and helps them have a positive impact. Once you recognize that you have the ability to change the lives of your students, the Law of Reciprocity will ensure that the respect you accord them will come back to you a hundred times over.
Enhance your verbal skills
Every inspiring teacher should be a great orator. If you can keep your students interested and focused in what they do, then you are already doing a great job. Do you ever find that your classroom is enveloped in pin-drop silence whenever you are speaking to them? If so, then you are using emotion, passion, voice modulation, great eye contact, feeling, and animated body language to pass your message across. Therefore, believe in what you say and talk with conviction and your students are bound to be taken on a wonderful journey each time you step into the classroom.
This article was written by Mary S. from Shine Education, English and Math tutoring agency.
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