This week I would like to start the discussion about teaching and influential teachers you've met/known - at school or elsewhere. Teaching is not easy but it is necessary for our development. Everybody has had some teachers. What are your personal experiences? What sort of influence did the teachers have over you? Did they manage to change your plans for the future/ improve your life? What was their style of teaching? What did they do right/wrong ? Do you know any teachers you would love to have for your kids? If you are a teacher what are your objectives? Do you know a good method of imparting knowledge? What are your major problems?
Apart from usual quotes, posted below, you can also consult a list of 12 incredibly inspiring American teachers which was sent to me by Tina Sans (thanks a lot for contacting me!) - enjoy!
Now some food for thought:
Image via WikipediaGood teaching is one-fourth preparation and three-fourths theater. ~Gail Godwin
A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on cold iron. ~Horace Mann
The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence. He inspires self-distrust. He guides their eyes from himself to the spirit that quickens him. He will have no disciple. ~Amos Bronson Alcott
A good teacher is a master of simplification and an enemy of simplism. ~Louis A. Berman
We expect teachers to handle teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, and the failings of the family. Then we expect them to educate our children. ~John Sculley
Good teachers are costly, but bad teachers cost more. ~Bob Talbert
The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. ~William Arthur Ward
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