Our Efforts Aren’t Good Enough

Jennifer P. Viray

An adage says great teachers are made and not born. But who are these great teachers? Do we still have great teachers nowadays? Somehow teaching is just an ordinary job to few, but it is more than just the ordinary profession, among others. To be a great teacher is to have the ability to create a trusting relationship among his students. A trusting relationship where students feel they are important.

To be a great teacher is to be compassionate and sensitive to individual differences of his students. He displays concern to his students through ups and downs. He shows support on the learning progress and development of his students.

He understands better the uniqueness of his students. He recognizes the individual needs and abilities and capable to adjust difficult lesson to meet the learning needs of his students so that no one is left behind. He encourages his students to learn better and discover their distinct individual skills, talents, and abilities.

He is passionate in teaching as the noblest profession. He performs at his best and demonstrate commitment on the success of his students.

He is knowledgeable in his endeavor. He exhibits mastery in the subject matter and continue to gain for professional and career development through attending post graduate studies, seminars, trainings, and workshops. He presents the lesson in a more vivid and interesting way to easily understand by his students.

He communicates frequently to parents to address issues and concerns on the academic performance and overall standing of his students in school.

With all the efforts we do, aren’t they enough to be a great teacher?

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The author is Teacher III at Sto. Rosario Elementary School, Mexico North

District