Teaching can be a smooth sailing job if certain
rules are followed and certain mistakes avoided. Remember it is the students or
the future of any nation that we are talking about. As often quoted, I would
also quote again that teaching is a noble profession and requires a lot of
determination, integrity and skill.
Teaching or rather any profession can roll in
success or accomplishment for a person if he or she has self discipline. The
same mantra of self discipline is applicable in this profession also. One
wonders how a few teachers are able to take the burden and out shine others?
You may also think how come a teacher who slogs and works so hard looks
refreshing and is enthusiastic at all times?
The secret behind their gleaming personalities and
humble demeanors lies below in avoiding the below mentioned habits or traits-
a. Choosing a dress-Remember
you have students, children who are gleaming and bubbling with joy and energy
at all times. Hence you should never choose a dress in which you are
uncomfortable because a lot of tasks have to be performed at the same time.
Also do not overdress yourself and neither be shabby in appearance. Always be
decently dressed which gives out positive teaching vibes to the children.
b. Don’t ever wear a frown:
A smile easily wins hearts and a frown just increases the distance between the
students and the teacher. Whatever your frustrations or worries, never wear
them on your face as a frown. Students get taken aback and do not respond
positively to the teacher. Hence your classroom management can go out of
control. Enter the class with a smile and greet the students before you begin
the class.
c. Never Stick to a corner-Most
often teachers are seen standing in one corner or they have a favourite place
in the classroom. Once they enter the classroom, they take their place and
remain there until the period gets over. Avoid this. Never develop any
predictable pattern for the students. Always be unpredictable. They must be
curious at all times as to what she is up to today. Move all over the
classroom. Infact try teaching from the back of the classrooms so that the
children have to turn back and look at you. It keeps their attention for long.
d. Never go late to a class-As
a teacher you have to set rules. And it is better to follow before you lead. So
reach the class on time and leave when the period is over. The students also
understand the importance of punctuality.
e. Never humiliate- The
ground rule says that children get motivated to learn only in a positive environment.
If they fail to perform one must only give them positive motivation to try
again but never abuse them verbally to drive home the point. Any misbehavior on
their part should be firmly dealt with but don’t harm the child’s perception
about his ability to perform.
f. Never go unplanned to the class-Planning
is a prerequisite for teaching. All your lessons must be well planned. Take
time out on a regular basis or weekly basis, whichever suits you to plan your
lessons, the methodology and the ideas or activities to be done. Proper
planning will save time and ensure proper implementation of the lesson.
g. Avoid leaving the class during
period- Many educators do not realize that leaving the class
to go to the staffroom for some work is a sign of faulty planning on the part
of the teacher. It shows that you were not prepared for the class. Remember to
carry the material or stationery of printed worksheets to the class with you.
Or place it in the class rack one day prior so that you do not have to hunt for
it at the last minute.
h. Don’t follow the rules of the
students, make your own rules-At times the students
get into the habit of making their own rules like-asking a question again and
again, speaking when not asked to, replying for an answer in chorus, etc. As a teacher
one must frame these rules at the starting of the year. Rules once framed must
be followed until they realize that those rules are going to stay and it would
be an offence if they tried to cross their lines. Gently make the students
understand that they have to wait for their turn to answer, they cannot speak
if a teacher is teaching and many more. These rules can be framed according to
the needs of the class and they can be changed when required.
If the above mentioned points are avoided one is in for
a successful and enjoyable roller coaster ride.
Next Article: 10 Things to do at the beginning of
every school year.
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