What makes a good teacher?

[Inked_Skin]

I have secured an interview for the PG/CE teaching for Beauty Therapy.

The next step is to give a 5 minute presentation on what makes a good teacher.

Now I don't want paragraphs off everyone, just a simple one line on what you thought made a good teacher when you was learning.

As I don't wish you to do this homework for me...thank you

 

[kylieb]

Someone Understaning and helpful that will listen and make time to help you with what you sruggle at xxx

 

[dellaznailz]

Correct grammar? :grr: (sorry been one of those days)

Patience, empathy, patience, industry experience, patience, excellent communication skills, patience.....

 

[skankinchar]

i think patience is very important, my tutor was incredibly patient and supportive with me when i was close to giving up.

 

[Silver Fern]

a passion for what they are teaching that oozes out of them and infects everyone around them, be it maths, beauty therapy or chemistry!

 

[angel fingers]

the ability to put your self in the place of a beginner, no matter how expert and experienced you are in your subject.

 

[chocolatepickle]

A good communicator with PASSION for what they're teaching. I am easily inspired/ influenced by passionate people and think its a good thing if an educator can infect me with some of that- it makes me push myself more.

 

[shelleymclapo]

Someone who is honest and constructive. My tutor tell me, 'well done', and says my work is 'fab' all the time, which is nice, but i can see my flaws. Ive asked her to be harder on me and be honest, but she say im hard enough on myself, and im already a perfectionist, so i dont need to be told.

Although i appreciate her comments i would like it if just once, she would say, 'no, your doing it wrong.....try this way' lol xxxx

Best of luck with your course xxx

 

[chocolatepickle]

Someone who is honest and constructive. My tutor tell me, 'well done', and says my work is 'fab' all the time, which is nice, but i can see my flaws. Ive asked her to be harder on me and be honest, but she say im hard enough on myself, and im already a perfectionist, so i dont need to be told.

Although i appreciate her comments i would like it if just once, she would say, 'no, your doing it wrong.....try this way' lol xxxx

Hadn't thought of this, but i completely agree! My college tutor was like this and as a result i don't think we (the class) got nearly as much out of our course as we could have done.

 

[deanosnana]

A good teacher is someone who realizes we all learn DIFFERENTLY and adjusts the teaching accordingly. Best of luck to you!

 

[leannehunter]

Someone who is honest and constructive. My tutor tell me, 'well done', and says my work is 'fab' all the time, which is nice, but i can see my flaws. Ive asked her to be harder on me and be honest, but she say im hard enough on myself, and im already a perfectionist, so i dont need to be told.

Although i appreciate her comments i would like it if just once, she would say, 'no, your doing it wrong.....try this way' lol xxxx

Best of luck with your course xxx

Totally agree with this! One of my tutors does this and for me I have learned so much more because of her doing this. I think patience and understanding is needed in a teacher.

 

[Martin Duffy]

The teachers I found the most useful commanded respect through their passion, experience & knowledge. Ultimately one goes to train in order to learn & become commercially employable, thus it is essential that the trainer has been around the block a few times & knows the industry. I personally never had time for tutors who wanted to be "friends" with the student & who thought everyone's opinions were valid, call me old fashioned but I always liked tutors who were strict & kept a professional gap between tutor & student!

 

[weezie]

Ones that want to learn themselves and don't get stuck doing and teaching the same old techniques.

 

[Martin Duffy]

Ones that want to learn themselves and don't get stuck doing and teaching the same old techniques.

Couldn't agree with you more on that one! If tutors don't update their skills then it's a quick way to ensure a widening gap between what colleges teach & what actually happens in industry.

 

[deanosnana]

Ones that want to learn themselves and don't get stuck doing and teaching the same old techniques.

AMEN to that!

 

[persianista]

The teachers that influenced me were the ones that opened my eyes to the possibilities in the world. The ones that encouraged me and gave me the confidence to apply for salons in the west end, The ones that encouraged creativity.

 

[VHunter]

A good teacher inspires a passion for learning.

A good teacher inspires creativity and a sense of adventure.

A good teacher is NOT boring.

A good teacher encourages questions AND answers them, OR finds the answers for them.

A good teacher has an education herself and/or materials that are CURRENT.

A good teacher is patient.

A good teacher is adaptable, adapting her teaching styles to the learning styles and/or learning curve (rate of speed to learn something) of his/her students.

A good teacher doesn't ramble like Charlie Brown's teacher "blah blah blah" so that students doze off, and will encourage them to ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE in the learning process (by verbal quizzes, or practical, or open discussions).

A good teacher does NOT give up.

A good teacher will NOT be played for a fool.

A good teacher is open to new ideas she may not have thought of herself, OR heard of herself, but will investigate them.

And last but not least:

A good teacher is one that does NOT speak 'doctor' and uses plain old english.

We ALL hate talking to Doctor's and not understanding a word they say, or a mechanic, or a lawyer, etc.
What I mean is that remember they are students and novices to the industry. Using analogies, and explaining things in very tangible, simplified ways makes it easier for students to grasp sometimes.
Such as my paper/glue analogy for 'lift' (that was actually picked off).
Or I sometimes explain to a client that 'bonder gel' works much like double sided sticky tape, so that the builder gel will adhere to the surface of the nail plate.

Depending on the subject and upon the student, a good teacher will know how to speak to 'reach' that student so that they understand.

hth's

 

[Inked_Skin]

Thanks everyone, those answers are all greatly appreciated. Will let you know how I get on

 

[Susie H]

A good teacher is adaptable, adapting her teaching styles to the learning styles and/or learning curve (rate of speed to learn something) of his/her students.
quote from Victoria:
I couldn't agree more, a good teacher will always know when they are not getting through to a student and will be able to come at it from a different angle, "adapt their teaching style"

 

[Inked_Skin]

Susie I agree. I'm glad to have all these opinions it has really opened my eyes. I had a thought before, I've read on so many internet sites that to gain a place on this then you have to be in the industry for 5 years, I've been fully qualified 3-4 years but I've secured an interview in May sometime...ummm?

I am also a tattoo fanatic so maybe I should put some of my remedial camouflauge skills to my own skin and cover up my tattooed knuckles as I think that this may put them off?...or they may welcome a colourful person.

We will see

Thanks everyone