Quality Teacher : How I understand it.

A teacher is like a light which spreads its shine in the mind of students. I wonder how important is the job of the teacher. Yet, around the world there is a crises of quality teachers. What is a quality teacher? I believe the quality teacher is the one who has the capacity to inspire and create new minds. He should have passion, competence and Integrity.

What is passion then? Passion is that enthusiasm and fire within a teacher which constrantly drives to push and explore new frontiers of excellence. It is the profound love and curiosity for the subject, children and the whole educational setting. But can passion alone make a great teacher. Certainly not we need competence as well.

Teaching competence means th combination of Knowledge Skills an Attitude. The knowledge of the subject, the knowledge of the teacher and the knowledge of the curriculum. Skills: Class room managment skills, Instructional skills, assessment skills, communication skills, computer skills , social skills etc

What is attitude then? Attitude is the key.

Attitude is the combination of = (belief + Values = Inclination). If the teacher believes in self-excellence and learnin, then that will be reflected in values and he is likely to value reading and learning and the final inclination will be positive. Thus a shift in bleief can change lot of things. Remember Attitutde determines our altiitude.

Integrity means two things. Keeping yourself integrated (within yourself) under pressure ( Your emotional Quotient ) and remaining integrated and loyal to the team and institution.

The Combination of PASSION, COMPETENCE AND INTEGRITY certainly makes a quality teacher.