- knowledgeable
- innovative
- skilful
- fun-loving
- caring
- supportive
- task-centered
- pupil-centred
- in a class of their own
- stimulate a pupil’s imagination
- challenge their views
- encourage them to do great things
- motivate them through tailored teaching practices
- ensure that every pupil feels a sense of achievement
- ensure that every pupil feels valued as part of the class community
- create a positive climate for learning
- inspire pupils
- differentiate amongst pupils according to their abilities "where appropriate”
- differentiate amongst pupils according to their interests "where appropriate”
- give students more control over their learning
- give students more engagement in their learning
- give students more opportunities for success
- have great enthusiasm for their work
- have high aspirations for the success of every pupil
- have positive relations
- have high motivation
- have strong commitment
- are resilient
- focus on building self esteem
- focus on engendering trust
- focus on maintaining respect.
- and . . . are not necessarily those with the most experience
It's lists like that that make you realize just how little you have accomplished in 40 years in the field . . . or simply wonder at what an incredible overachiever you are!
Wow, pronunciation teachers must be paragons of virtue!
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