Some
teachers are highly effective and well-liked while some are not. What makes the
difference between a teacher that is liked and respected and one who is
disliked by her students? The following is a list of things that can make a
teacher ineffective and unpopular.
Inconsistence
A
teacher who is inconsistent can cause chaos in the classroom. Her students don’t
know what to expect on any given day, and the rules are always changing. This
can may the teacher ineffective and unpopular with her students. A wise teacher knows to have a consistent
routine that her students can follow. This gives the students a sense of
security because they know what to expect.
Shows favoritism
It
is imperative that a teacher never play favorites. She should never give one
student more attention than the rest. And, she should never give one student
special treatment. The other students will immediately notice this behavior and
resent her because of it. To prevent showing one student preference over
another, a teacher should make rules that apply to all of her students. And, she
should treat each student the same.
Lack of flexibility
Teachers
who are too rigid quickly become unpopular with students. An effective teacher
knows that the world and her classroom are always changing. She knows this, and
she is willing to change. She knows that some days will not go the way that she
has planned. A teacher who is effective and respected is open to new ideas and techniques.
Lack of empathy
Compassion
is an important trait for a teacher. It shows her students that she is
concerned about them and the things that matter to them. A teacher who lacks
empathy will be viewed as cruel and uncaring. This will make her unpopular with
her students.
Negative attitude
The
words that a teacher speaks can affect a student’s life years after they have
left that teacher’s classroom. If a teacher has a negative attitude about
learning, her subject area, or her students, it can influence how her students
view the subject area and how they behave in her classroom. An effective
teacher realizes that her actions and expectations are an important component in
her students’ achievements. So, even if she does not like a subject or one of
her students, she does not display these feelings.
Lack of planning
A
teacher who is unprepared and disorganized can quickly become unpopular with
her students. A lack of planning can lead to bored, disruptive students. A wise
teacher knows to be prepared. She prepares lessons for all of her students. She
has designed her lessons to actively involve all of her students. And, she
plans for the whole class period.
Lack of confidence
A
teacher who lacks the confidence to make eye contact with her students or to
speak in a clear, concise voice may also be disliked by her students. Because
of her lack of enthusiasm for her subject matter, her students may find her
difficult to understand and dull.
Teachers
who are disliked and unpopular tend to have several things in common. They are
not consistent, lack empathy, play favorites, and have negative attitudes.
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