Whether they’re teaching advanced calculus or how to count to 10, effective teachers share certain universal traits in common. For example, all great educators have the ability to listen actively — not only to their students, but also to their colleagues, school administrators, and students’ family members.
We’ll talk more about active listening and why it matters below, along with several other traits that teachers should try to exemplify. While some are less tangible than others — and potentially, more challenging to cultivate — all of them are equally worthwhile for teachers to actively develop and practice. Read on as we break down more than a dozen of the most important traits for educators, including:
Active listening
Adaptability
Collaboration
Creativity
Empathy
Engagement
Focus on growth
Lifelong learning
Patience
Preparedness
Respect
Experience
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Education
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Higher Secondary (Jan, 1948–Jan, 2024) from National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh–scored 1
Fee details
KSh10,000–20,000/day
(US$77.52–155.04/day)
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