From Indonesia
A great teacher smiles to his/her pupils even when they screw him up.

A good teacher shows the whole wide world to the students.

From India
One who help his students in all respects. He makes his students able to live better life. He teaches students to take decisions in all the conditions.

From Croatia
A really good teacher should be child in his soul.

From Ireland
It is fundamental that a teacher cares about humanity in general.

From Chile
A good teacher is someone who can learn from his students, who can learn with them, and for them.

From Egypt
To win their confidence should be the teacher's first aim - though strictness has to be in its place.

From Germany
A good teacher, of course, has to be humorous… a teacher has to enjoy what she does! Has to remember how it was when he/she was a child

From Pakistan
A guide…

A real friend is someone who knows all about you and still he loves you. A good teacher is a good friend.

Good teaching is keeping yourself in the shoes of your students.

From Malaysia
One who doesn't 'teach' but instead is willing to 'learn' with the child and from the child.

From Mexico
The teacher is to the students what the rain is to the field.

From Chad
A good teacher should answer all questions, even if they are stupid.

From Jamaica
To become a good teacher, you not only teach the children but you also have to learn from them.

From Nigeria
A good teacher must be prepared to be foolish if that will help his pupil attain wisdom.

(Of course, not every teacher is going to be a skillful teacher for every child and a child spends only about eight percent of the year in school, which means that regardless of the quality of teacher, a supportive home environment is essential to excellent learning.)

Sites to help new teachers improve available at

www.reacheverychild.com/newteach/index.html

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