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Saw a thread about name calling and mean teachers, but didn't see one for favorite teachers. So, question, what is your favorite teacher like? How did he/she teach and handle the class?
Adyssa said:My favourite teacher was my maths teacher in year 12 (final year high school). He was a fantastic maths teacher for a start, loved the subject and tried to convey that feeling to the class, but he also commanded respect that I never saw any other high school teacher do even half as well.
He spoke softly, and never raised his voice. Misbehaviour was handled in an "I'm not angry, I'm disappointed" kind of way, questions were welcomed, interesting points elaborated on, it was just a pleasure to be there. I remember a few times when the class was disrupted, the type of disruption that other teachers would treat by removing the student, or some kind of verbal abuse, and he would just quietly, and sternly, but always quietly give the student a reprimand, ask for them to consider the rights of the whole class to learn, and then continue with the lesson. He was a real role model for me.
Funny thing was, I had almost the same classmates in my physics class, and that was a complete clusterf***, purely due to the nature of the teacher who had a firey temper and was quick to anger.
Ivan92 said:I can't say that I have a favorite teacher/professor. They were all great to me and they each had their ways of getting through to the students. It is just hard to decide who my favorite was.
That's my belief as well. The great teacher are the one that pushes your limit and makes you realize you can do something that you never thought you could before.turbo said:My favorite teacher was my 5-6th grade teacher. I went to elementary school in a very small school with 2 grades per class. In the odd-numbered grades I was OK, but in the even-numbered grades, I was a handful because I had already learned all of the stuff that the teachers were teaching the older class. My 5-6 grade teacher was great. Even then, she was past retirement age but kept teaching, and she assigned me all kinds of extra work, even in the 5th grade. She had me reading histories and novels (many from her own library) and writing detailed book reports on each of them to gauge my comprehension. Man! I hated it when she assigned a book by Somerset Maughm because that was a slog, but she treated me well, overall.
flyingpig said:My grade 12 math teacher, first A that I earned easily and wholeheartedly. Every other teacher sucked thuogh...seriously.
I'd love to be able to do that. (email Mrs Clark), but she was over 70 in the early '60s. We'd have a a "Dances With Wolves" moment. "Why Don't She Answer?"fillipeano said:I was reading something the other day...It was saying we should e-mail back the teachers we really loved, the teachers that really opened our eyes to something new, or the teachers that just helped you get to where you are.
The teachers have deal with the stresses of taking care of 100+ students everyday..
One e-mail can just make their day.
fillipeano said:I was reading something the other day...It was saying we should e-mail back the teachers we really loved, the teachers that really opened our eyes to something new, or the teachers that just helped you get to where you are.
The teachers have deal with the stresses of taking care of 100+ students everyday..
One e-mail can just make their day.
Moonbear said:I had many, both formal and informal teachers. However, one who has always stood out was my AP Biology teacher in my senior year of high school, and it wasn't for the class material so much as that she was the first teacher I had who encouraged team work over competition. We didn't have to scramble and back-stab to get to the top of the class; we could help each other and all earn top marks if we learned the material. That was inspiring enough that I incorporate a lot of team learning in my classes today. Now, all of my students are going into some sort of health care profession, so NEED to learn to work as a team, but very few faculty really appreciate that having them competing for honors, or grading on curves, can undermine attempts to teach them that they ALL need to work together to care for patients, and they should be helping each other all be the best they can be.
Ivan Seeking said:One interesting note: Jim had a copy of Bill Gate's original BASIC source code that included notes in the margins - I think from both Gates and Allen. I remember seeing it back when I was in high school...or shortly thereafter. When he died I was supposed to get all that stuff but we could never find it.
At the time it was just a novelty. I've often wondered if he just tossed it.
Moonbear said:It really does. I've had a few students email me, or stop me in the hallways, after a course was over and tell me how much they appreciated my class, or how much it helped them prep for their board exams, or make a decision about a career, etc., and it always makes my day.
A great teacher is someone who is passionate about their subject, patient and understanding with students, able to effectively communicate and explain concepts, and always willing to go the extra mile to support and help their students succeed.
One of my favorite teachers always made learning fun and engaging. They would incorporate hands-on activities and real-world examples into their lessons, which made the material more relatable and interesting. I remember one time, we went on a field trip to a local park to study the ecosystem and the teacher even brought in a small animal for us to observe. It was a memorable experience that made a lasting impact on me.
A great teacher can inspire and motivate their students by creating a positive and supportive learning environment, setting high expectations, and providing meaningful feedback and encouragement. They can also incorporate real-world applications and examples into their lessons, making the material more relevant and interesting for students.
A teacher can make a lasting impact on their students by not only teaching them academic knowledge, but also life skills and values. By being a positive role model and showing genuine care and interest in their students' well-being, a teacher can instill important qualities such as resilience, empathy, and critical thinking that will benefit their students long after they leave the classroom.
There are many ways to show appreciation for a favorite teacher. Some ideas include writing them a heartfelt thank-you note, nominating them for a teaching award, or simply telling them how much they have impacted your life. Another great way is to continue to stay in touch and update them on your successes and achievements, as this can be a source of pride and joy for any teacher.