Teachers Make a Difference

Here's to all the teachers who have worked and succeeded in making a difference
 

classroom ambiance

When you walk into a classroom, what would you expect to see that would make you smile and believe you had brought your child to the right place no matter the financial implication?

When my children were much younger, I could tell how good the teacher was and if my children were going to love their class or not, the very first visit to their individual classrooms.
 If the teacher had a welcoming smile and air; colorful and pertinent posters displayed all over the class; neatly organized tables and chairs, learning equipment stored in clean and accessible areas for the children - half the battle was won. The other half depended on the diction and comportment of the teacher - after all he or she was going to be a role model to my children!

Anybody with similar or contrasting expectations or experiences?

Think back as far as Primary/Elementary school period for you:
Who was your WORST teacher and why? Who on the other hand was your BEST teacher and why?

My best Teachers were my dad - he was very practical and always explained the reason as to whatever he was teaching me - from ironing men's clothing: "...so that you can iron your husband's clothing" to teaching to me to love Physical Geography with many a lesson in drawing maps and creative writing -he made me write an essay everyday when I was on holiday and he would mark!
My best teacher in School however was Mrs Fajola, my Biology Teacher in Queen's school Ibadan. She was pretty, ever smiling no matter what; and her class/lab was always ready for us when we came in for her lessons. She believed in me and always encouraged me.

My worst teacher on the other hand was my Physics teacher who always frowned and never believed I could pass her subject; I disliked Physics so much that when I got to the University of Lagos and had to choose between Further Maths (as HARD as it looked to me) and Physics in my first year , I chose further Maths without hesitating! Till now, physics is my weakest link as a Science teacher.

I wonder just how many people carry such scars or motivation through life caused by what a Teacher did, did not do, said or did not not say?

Your classroom organization skill as a potentially exceptional teacher is very important towards making a positive, permanent mark on your students.

Feedback from readers please?

Tips Towards an Outstanding Practice

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNLTBpFDjag
The above link is a motivational video for teachers.
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