The Competent Teacher: A Tall Order—Are You Up to It? > patient, open-minded, caring, accepting, flexible, adaptable, passionate > professional, inspirational, supportive, good role model and advisor . > organized, trustworthy, humble, objective, non-judgmental, optimistic > confident, disciplined, approachable, knowledgeable, intriguing Must : v know her students v meet academic requirements v make a difference in his students’ lives Y provide a safe and comfortable environment v make learning fun v respect others in order to be respected Y be willing to learn from students also Y provide an interesting & dynamic classroom v encourage creativity v be accountable for marks given Y set rules and guidelines Y go beyond subject matter and teach values Y bea clear communicator v havea sense of humour v be confident in her abilities Y address his students’ individual learning styles v meet the challenge of teaching even those who do not want to be taught Y maintain control Y be willing to learn throughout her career Y create a sense of community with respect and tolerance Y refrain from bringing personal problems into the classroom Y encourage students to have goals and work hard to reach them Y help students develop empathy for others Y behave ina professional manner at all times Y be open to criticism and feedback Y have solid knowledge of the QEP