The perfect teacher

Blog prompt: What makes a perfect teacher?

I honestly believe that realistically there is no such thing as the “perfect” teacher. Only what we as students perceive that teacher to be. Some may say that the perfect teacher always had a game to play or a teacher is someone who really cares about their students. I think that it depends on the learning environment, the students, and the teaching philosophy. Because the teacher may have great charisma as a speaker, may have been a horrible teacher. Or the teacher who was really harsh in their teaching style but expected a lot from their students may actually be the best the teacher.

I personally believe that a perfect teacher should always have balance. That teacher should have a passion for what they are teaching, and most of all care a great deal about their students and care what their students learn. I respect teachers who are honest. Who say, “I know not everyone wants to learn this concept today, but you will learn it.” I think the perfect teacher always has a great sense of humor and has a willingness to teach subjects from different perspective.