A good teacher is someone who can inspire students to love learning. In order to do this it is also important to really care about students as individuals, and to understand their individual strengths and weaknesses in order to tailor your lessons to maximize understanding.
I think another fundamental aspect of a good teacher is someone who creates a safe environment for students to voice their opinions and questions. If students do not feel that they can asks questions openly and without fear of rejection or ridicule, it will be difficult if not impossible for all students to succeed to the best of their abilities.
It is also very important for a good teacher to know his or her subject well and to keep informed of any advances in his or her field of study. This includes reading journals, news articles, books, and various online sources of information on the area of study.
Lastly, I think that good teachers must be comfortable with uncertainty. Learning is a messy process, and it takes some time to figure out what works and what does not work for any group of students. A good teacher must be flexible enough to be able to tailor lesson plans on the fly and go with the flow of the classroom.
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