Hi, My name is Lauren and I'm in 10th grade Honors History. The purpose of this blog is to show the work I have created this year in History class.This post, however, is to describe the qualities of a great teacher. I've had many teachers in my 11 years of school but only a handful made an impact in my life. The teachers who made an impact put together with good students create the perfect recipe for a great classroom.
All teachers have the potential to be great teachers. Many live up to their potential and make a excellent learning environment for kids. Out of all the teachers I have had, the great ones all express many of the same qualities. One of these qualities is equality. Some of the best teachers I've had treat the class like adults rather than kids. It makes the teacher seem approachable and friendly. It makes the class want to ask questions, get involved and do well in the class. Also it seems cliche, another quality that great teachers posses is the ability to make learning fun and relatable. A good class consists of deep discussions and meaningful conversations but there is no way to get kids involved unless the topic somehow relates to them, and that the lesson is interesting and fun. As much as a great teacher is important for success, they're only half of the ingredients for an excellent classroom.
The second half of the recipe for a great class room is the children in the class. As a student, we are given the keys to the world. It is in our hands to be the next generation of doctors, lawyers, astronauts and so much more. It is in our power to find and discover amazing things, as long as we work our hardest in school. I believe, and agree with John Green, that as students it is our job to change the world and make it a place that we will be proud of. It may seem a little far- fetched that we could do something so immense but the reality is that every small thing counts and eventually it will amount to something great and we will have fulfilled our duty as students. Personally, this year I hope to achieve a few things. Academically I'm striving for an A in all of my classes. Athletically, I really want to run my first 5K road race. In order to reach my goals I need to work very hard this year. I will complete all my assignments, study hard and meet with teachers after school for extra help. Alongside volleyball and basketball, I will train my body to run 3 miles and hopefully achieve my goal. Together students and teachers make the perfect recipe for a great classroom.
John Green Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x78PnPd-V-A&feature=youtu.be
The second half of the recipe for a great class room is the children in the class. As a student, we are given the keys to the world. It is in our hands to be the next generation of doctors, lawyers, astronauts and so much more. It is in our power to find and discover amazing things, as long as we work our hardest in school. I believe, and agree with John Green, that as students it is our job to change the world and make it a place that we will be proud of. It may seem a little far- fetched that we could do something so immense but the reality is that every small thing counts and eventually it will amount to something great and we will have fulfilled our duty as students. Personally, this year I hope to achieve a few things. Academically I'm striving for an A in all of my classes. Athletically, I really want to run my first 5K road race. In order to reach my goals I need to work very hard this year. I will complete all my assignments, study hard and meet with teachers after school for extra help. Alongside volleyball and basketball, I will train my body to run 3 miles and hopefully achieve my goal. Together students and teachers make the perfect recipe for a great classroom.
John Green Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x78PnPd-V-A&feature=youtu.be
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