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Teachers have a tremendous impact on their students, in ways that are visible and in ways that they might not even be able to realize. There are a lot of subtle things that a teacher may do that can influence the way that the students can learn and retain information. The personal qualities that a teacher has influences whether or not a student will have the motivation to succeed in the class. There are a variety of positive qualities that an English teacher needs. One of the most important qualities that a teacher can have is having a positive attitude. Enthusiasm can go a long way in terms of teaching anything. In a scenario where a teacher is in a classroom and they are not enthusiastic about what they are teaching, they will lose the attention of the students. In the students’ minds, if the teacher isn’t interested in the subject, then why should they be interested. A good teacher also needs to be a good motivator. Another important quality to have is patience. Teaching English can provide some difficulties and complications, and there might be days that are worse than others. It is important to be patient in these times, and take time with the students to help them understand the content. Good teachers also need to have good knowledge of the subject they are teaching. It is very difficult, and near impossible to teach a subject that you do not understand yourself. Teachers, or people who will soon become teachers, should study the subject in which they are teaching. A teacher should also review the information before the lesson when they are about to teach it. This way, it will be fresh in their minds and they can be prepared to answer any questions that may arise. A good teacher must also be kind, and slow to anger. This can go hand in hand with patience, but it is very important not to get angry. If the student feels that the teacher is getting angry, they might be reluctant to participate in class. This can include speaking at all, in group activities or in answering a simple question. Ruining a student’s confidence could have a dramatic effect on their learning abilities. As a teacher, it is also important that you cater to each individual student by giving them an amount of individual attention. It can be difficult for a student to learn if they just feel like another number and if they feel like they feel like the teacher doesn’t really know them. By giving the student individual attention, they feel more involved in the class and they will be more motivated to do the tasks in the class and succeed. Along with individual attention, a good teacher should involve everyone in the class. That way, the students can stay focused. Overall, a good teacher should be fun and always have a smile on their face. They should make the class interesting and cater to the interests of the students, so that they can have a chance to want to succeed. If the teacher can motivate their students to want to succeed, the possibilities for the class are endless.
