2. WHAT IT TAKES

2.1  PERSONALITY

              Personality is often the "spark" or dynamic quality that types the individual teacher.  This can usually be observed through the enthusiasm, tactfulness, confidence and interest displayed in his teaching. The combination of a friendly attitude, a well-groomed appearance and a pleasant voice make for an excellent teaching personality.

2.2  KNOWLEDGE OF SUBJECT

                Accumulated knowledge and experience in your particular field, whether it be social work, science, machine shop, cooking, agriculture or art, will be invaluable.  Constantly improve your background, show enthusiasm for your subject, keep up with current trends and develop creative, interesting demonstration lessons and experiments.  These are the things that make good teachers better teachers.

2.3  SKILL IN TEACHING

               Skill in teaching is often judged on results.  You must have the 'show-how' as well as 'know-how' plus careful and adequate lesson planning.  A skillful teacher avoids stalling.  His questions have definite value and direction.  His tools, equipment and references are ready for use.

2.4  ABILITY TO GET ALONG WITH OTHERS

               A sense of humor is a must, along with the following; and understanding of human relations, a desire to help, the ability to listen, and the willingness to work cooperatively with your students or trainees and colleagues.  Practice these suggestions for successfully getting along with others.

2.5  LEADERSHIP

                 Effective leadership in teaching requires the ability and willingness to inspire, guide, direct and control youths and adults.  Try to understand group needs and desires.  Plan your course and lead the way. Be fair and gain the confidence of each students.

WHY TEACH?

1.5 Special Need

With the ever -present teacher shortage, the increased need for apprentice training, retraining, "new job" training, and the need for training and educating youth and adults in foreign lands, many men and women are entering teaching in response to this overall situation. 

While many of these teachers will leave teaching at the end of their assignments, others will remain in the field.  Good teachers are always a valuable asset to our country, in our schools, in business and industry, and in governmental organizations.

TECHNIQUES NOTES FOR TEACHERS - part 2

it has been a long time since i publish a few pages of the book entitled TECHNIQUE NOTES FOR TEACHERS....an old book found which had been used by my eldest brother when he was studying at SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY [1983].

i decided to publish the rest as i found out that its contain is very useful for me and other teachers...

WHY TEACH?

1.4 Salary

Incomes for teachers in our schools are improving all the time.  Teachers of apprentices and other workers in industry are likewise experiencing increased pay checks for their "special services".  Special "government teaching assignment" usually include good pay, subsistence allowance and opportunity to travel.  The public is recognizing that teaching is a profession.  In the plant, the teacher is being recognized as a "key person" in the organization.  This all points to continuing improvement in salary schedules.  The economic status of those assigned to teach will improve in proportion to their attitude and ability to do the job.