QUALITIES OF A GOOD TEACHER

PHÁT: Hello, how are you?

PHỤNG: Hi, I’m fine. Thanks. And you?
PHÁT: Fine. Thanks. What would you like to be in the future?
Phụng: I would like to be a teacher in the future.
Phát: Me, too. What do you like most about teaching?
Phụng: “The thing I like most about teaching is my students. I love
interacting with them, I love learning from them, helping them
understand the content of any course.
Phát: What are the qualities of a good teacher?
PHỤNG: They are:
• Patient and approachable. Enthusiastic. ...
• Strong communication skills. ...
• Strong knowledge and a solid education. ...
• Disciplined and professional.
PHÁT: I agree with you. And I think being a good teacher is really
interesting but difficult. Do you think so?
PHỤNG: Yes, I do. What is the most difficult thing about being a
teacher?
Phát: Here are some of the things that I find difficult as a teacher and
how I overcome those challenges.
They are: Balancing the different learning needs of students. Every
student who walks through my door is different. ...
Respecting expectations from school admins. ...
Helping parents and students meet long-term goals.
Do you think a teacher has sense of humor?
PHỤNG: Yes, that’s right. A teacher who is humorous and funny
can reduces barriers and lighten the atmosphere especially during
heavy period.
PHÁT: By telling funny stories, joking with the students, a teacher can
makes class more enjoyable and makes students pay attention to the
lessons and an ability to make students laugh will carry a teacher far and
gain he/she more respect.
Phụng: As a teacher, it’s important to be knowledgeable, flexible,
patient, sympathetic and calm to be successful.
Phát: Good idea. I totally agree with you. Bye.
Phụng: Bye. See you soon.