How to be a Good Teacher: Compassion, Knowledge, and Teaching Methods

This assignment delves into the multifaceted qualities of a good teacher, emphasizing the importance of both compassion and knowledge. The assignment explores the role of an assertive teacher and the benefits of a friendly approach, highlighting the need for teachers to be empathetic and adaptable in their teaching methods. References are used to support the ideas and arguments presented. The assignment provides insights into how teachers can effectively engage with students, foster a positive learning environment, and adapt their approach to suit diverse learning needs. The document emphasizes the importance of a teacher's ability to connect with students, the need to be flexible in teaching methods, and the importance of being both knowledgeable and understanding.

TOPIC: “How should I be a good teacher?”
Introduction
For being a good teacher, it is important to teach not only with their minds but also
with their hearts. A great teacher is one who are able to interact with students both physically
and mentally and are affectionate.
Thesis Statement
This paper is going to produce few major points supporting the thesis “A good teacher
is someone who is not only knowledgeable but are compassionate towards their students”.
Body
Main Point 1
According to Göncz (2017) an assertive teacher is a good teacher. Being assertive is
an approach towards gaining a high level of attention from their fellow students. "It is the
responsibility of a teacher for controlling their classroom in a positive attitude."
Main Point 2
It is also been noted, by acting like a friend the teacher is more likely to gain their
student’s attention. "Professionalism need to be maintained and teacher should try to listen
and talk about topic that are beside course studies" (Lee, Yeung, Tracey & Barker, 2015).
Main Point 3
Further, a teacher who is able to teach in different ways are also considered to be the
best. Students believe a best teacher is able to teach in a big variety of ways by using
different materials making are easy to understand (Yoon, Sulkowski & Bauman, 2016).
"Along with being firm, a good teacher must be empathetic to each of their fellow students."
Conclusion
Being a good teacher is not easy as only subject knowledge is not enough to teach
effectively but also needs to be compassionate. A good teacher should be assertive in nature,
have a friendly attitude, empathetic and are able to teach in a variety of ways.

References
Göncz, L. (2017). Teacher personality: A review of psychological research and guidelines for
a more comprehensive theory in educational psychology. Open Review of
Educational Research, 4(1), 75-95.
Lee, F. L. M., Yeung, A. S., Tracey, D., & Barker, K. (2015). Inclusion of children with
special needs in early childhood education: What teacher characteristics
matter. Topics in Early Childhood Special Education, 35(2), 79-88.
Yoon, J., Sulkowski, M. L., & Bauman, S. A. (2016). Teachers’ responses to bullying
incidents: Effects of teacher characteristics and contexts. Journal of school
violence, 15(1), 91-113.