What do you think it takes to be successful in teaching?
By Roui Ruiz
@Ragnarok8 (196)
Davao, Philippines
October 1, 2015 5:02am CST
Teaching is no longer new to me because I was once a teacher in one of the schools here in our province. I don't think there is a right formula to succeed in this kind of job, so long as your intention is to really care about the need of your students then you're doing a good job. It takes a lot of dedication and passion to become one of the best teachers. Just care and everything will follow.
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@allknowing (137781)
• India
2 Oct 15
First and foremost one must love teaching. Then everything else will follow
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@Ragnarok8 (196)
• Davao, Philippines
3 Oct 15
And once you have your heart then you always smiling just like you. 
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@owlwings (43910)
• Cambridge, England
3 Oct 15
Remembering the teachers I liked the most and from whom I learned the most, I would say that first, an ability to relate to and sympathise with young people is the most important. This means being able to be something of a young person oneself and that usually means that one enjoyed one's childhood - or parts of it, at least - and also that one likes children! This attitude, both in and out of class, is really what makes one a good teacher.
The best teachers are those who have a sense of humour and can always find something amusing and appealing in their subject. That generally means that a good teacher actually enthuses about the subject he/she teaches and therefore believes that and understands why it is worth teaching. Many people hate maths, for example, but if the teacher can convey practical reasons why the subject is useful, he/she will win round many of the students and make them enjoy the subject, too, even though they may not be good at it.
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@owlwings (43910)
• Cambridge, England
3 Oct 15
@Ragnarok8 My mother and father were both teachers at some point in their lives. I resisted training as a teacher when I was young (even though people thought I would make a good one) but I ended my working life as an IT Trainer, nevertheless.
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@Ragnarok8 (196)
• Davao, Philippines
3 Oct 15
@owlwings wow an IT trainer! For me that's one of the toughest job nowadays.
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@Ragnarok8 (196)
• Davao, Philippines
3 Oct 15
Good point! I guess you are also from academe, aren't you?
@jstory07 (139974)
• Roseburg, Oregon
4 Oct 15
You have to also love children if you are teaching children. Just love what you do.
@Ragnarok8 (196)
• Davao, Philippines
4 Oct 15
I agree with you. Showing genuine love and care will really help us do our job.
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@cahaya1983 (11116)
• Malaysia
2 Oct 15
So true. My dad was a high school teacher and I know how much patience and dedication it takes to be a good teacher.
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@Ragnarok8 (196)
• Davao, Philippines
3 Oct 15
You should be very proud of him. They said teachers are the catalysts of the society. What we are today is because of them.
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
2 Oct 15
Responsibility for the students is the strongest trait a good teacher has. I'm glad you understand that. Are you interested in teaching in the future?
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@ria1606roy (2797)
• Kolkata, India
3 Oct 15
@Ragnarok8 I help my sister with her studies now and then. I am not that good at teaching, but I try
@Ragnarok8 (196)
• Davao, Philippines
3 Oct 15
I'm not closing the door, if given the chance again yes I will.
Are you a teacher? I bet you are.
Are you a teacher? I bet you are.1 person likes this
@Ragnarok8 (196)
• Davao, Philippines
3 Oct 15
@ria1606roy You sister very lucky to have you.
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@Ragnarok8 (196)
• Davao, Philippines
4 Oct 15
@TheHorse thanks! during discussion we should let them encourage to really participate or be involved through that we are not just helping them to enlarge their knowledge but at the same time we are enhancing their personality as well.
@Ragnarok8 (196)
• Davao, Philippines
4 Oct 15
@Marcyaz true! dedication will lead you to your success
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
4 Oct 15
@Ragnarok8
It surely will as children have a sense about teachers.
@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
4 Oct 15
I hope the job is right for you.
You can always change if not.
I think you can have passion in your work if it is meant for you.
@cmoneyspinner (9219)
• Austin, Texas
7 Oct 15
The teacher needs to know the subject and needs to be able to share that knowledge with the student and connect with the student. My teachers knew their discipline and made sure I learned. Each had their own method of instruction. Another thing … my teachers made me feel like they cared about my education and my future.
