EPISODE 1

What makes a good teacher?

-transform schools and education

 A great teacher eats apples.

– symbol for relationships; there’s goodness and trust
 …is chill (Linda, grade 8)
-don’t take it serious; be calm in all situations; don’t get overwhelmed
-kids have their own language; they have their own thinking
 ..thinks like a kid but acts like an adult (paisley, grade 9)
-kids want us to think like them to know what’s in their head bec. They have many way of thinking
-they want us to see the world inside of them
-don’t act like them because they want us to be calm and protect them
 ..loves to teach
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 ..loves to learn
 ..isn’t a teacher(Jeff, grade 7)
-isn’t in the classroom; we learn through experience; learning by doing
-example is riding a bike
 ..understands that students have a life out of school (Bryan, grade 12)
-life in school is way more different than in the life out of school
-listen to students
-example, doing homework at bathroom cause that is also the quietest place in their home
 ..helps students if they notice a struggle (Nayelli, grade 8)
-watch students and rescue them when stuck
-don’t just hear, listen
 ..sings (Danny, grade 9)
-make themselves humble before their students; take risks; put aside fear to try
-example is singing the lectures instead of just reading it

The power of a teacher…

…….bring out the best version of students

Analyze

1. According to the four career stages outlined in the Philippine Professional Standards for Teachers (PPSTs),
great teachers are lifelong learners. The next stage is to advance from proficiency to highly proficiency as a
teacher after being certified to work as a beginning teacher. In contrast, great teachers know and understand
what to teach, assisting students in learning, participating in the community, and improving as teachers every
day, according to the frameworks provided by the Southeast Asia Teachers Competency Standards. Those who
are actively involved in the teaching profession assume a more comprehensive role that extends beyond the
classroom. Great teachers have a thorough understanding of their students, according to the video I watched.
They do, in fact, listen well, which is a talent that will transform education and schools. Great teachers also
have the ability to bring out the best in their students. Despite the difficulties their students are going through,
they have this profound understanding and are able to look beyond. They guide each student in a manner that
enables them to recognize their worth, purpose, and destiny, all of which can profoundly influence their future
decisions.

2. No, the aforementioned competencies are not limited to professional competencies alone. To be successful in
both teaching and learning, teachers must also possess certain personal qualities. Since students depend on
what their teachers teach them, it is imperative that teachers impart precise knowledge to them. However, a
teacher's character attributes have a significant impact on improving relationships both inside the classroom
and in the larger community to which they belong. A teacher must make every effort to fully comprehend each
student in a classroom full of students with different backgrounds and skill levels and to help them along the
way.

3. Professional competences alone, in my opinion, are insufficient to qualify as a great teacher. Being a good
listener is one of the personal qualities that make a great teacher. Teachers can only effectively support and
encourage their students to advance if they have a firm grasp of who they are as individuals and where they are
in their academic journeys.

4. To be great, teachers must possess both professional and personal qualities. These qualities include effective
interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the capacity to recognize students' needs and allow them to
freely approach the teacher. A teacher needs to be current on developments in the field and possess a solid
understanding of the subjects they teach.
 5. In reality, the majority of us recall being transformed rather than being instructed. The TEDx video I watched
brought up the point that we don't recall a single lesson from a classroom for the teachers who have supported
our development and transformation over the years. Despite having diverse teaching philosophies, interests,
and life experiences, all remarkable educators share a strong emphasis on the impact they hope to have. These
teachers don't get weighed down in the little, daily details; instead, they have a long-term perspective. They
support their students in discovering their potential after school and accept them for who they are.

Reflect

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