Our homework for yoga class is to answer the question, what makes a good teacher? I spent the week thinking and reflecting, and here’s what I’ve come up with.

First let me preface this by saying I have had many amazing teachers in my life. I tried to think about why I consider them amazing, what they did well, and what I’d like to replicate. My mother, primarily, is an incredible teacher and has been my main teacher since I was a weee Corey Ann. Following, Geeta, Lynn, Gina, Professor Jensen, Professor Kahlor, Mr. Brady, Mr. Babb, Mr. Dowlen, and the list goes on.

What Makes a Good Teacher

1. Enthusiastic, positive, and creative energy.

2. Understanding the subject - both in practice and theory.

3. Investment in their student’s growth and development.

4. The ability to truly hear what the student is communicating.

5. Realization that the process is less about them and more about the student’s.

6. High standards of performance. Both for their own performance and the student’s.

7. Utilizing a tool, or tools, for self-evaluation.

8. Sense of humor.

9. That they truly enjoy their position as a teacher.

What do you think makes a good teacher?

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