Submitted by Sherry H. (not verified) on December 12, 2007 - 21:45.
How can one define a highly qualified teacher when a great teacher doesn't teach!!! She(he) leads the students through the process of learning the skills and knowledge they will need in their lives. She also counsels those students who may be struggling with personal issues affecting her desire or ability to process information. She coaches students who feel ignorant or undeserving of an education. She nurses the hypochondriacs in such a way that their illnesses disappear by Thanksgiving. She ensures the feeling of security within her students when they answer incorrectly, or perform poorly on a particular assignment. She clearly sets boundaries in the classroom where students understand what is expected of them each and every day. She is always honest with her students, and she praises them for their successes. She looks for the positive--the good in every situation. However, her students understand when they have disappointed her in behavior or academics. She guides the students in learning. She DOES NOT teach to the test!!!!!! She DOES NOT "stop teaching" one month before the test to "review." She sets expectations for her students and herself, and she expects everyone to meet them! This is a highly qualified teacher!
It's not just teaching!!!
Submitted by Sherry H. (not verified) on December 12, 2007 - 21:45.
How can one define a highly qualified teacher when a great teacher doesn't teach!!! She(he) leads the students through the process of learning the skills and knowledge they will need in their lives. She also counsels those students who may be struggling with personal issues affecting her desire or ability to process information. She coaches students who feel ignorant or undeserving of an education. She nurses the hypochondriacs in such a way that their illnesses disappear by Thanksgiving. She ensures the feeling of security within her students when they answer incorrectly, or perform poorly on a particular assignment. She clearly sets boundaries in the classroom where students understand what is expected of them each and every day. She is always honest with her students, and she praises them for their successes. She looks for the positive--the good in every situation. However, her students understand when they have disappointed her in behavior or academics. She guides the students in learning. She DOES NOT teach to the test!!!!!! She DOES NOT "stop teaching" one month before the test to "review." She sets expectations for her students and herself, and she expects everyone to meet them! This is a highly qualified teacher!