10 THINGS TEACHERS WANT FROM STUDENTS AND PARENTS

The job of teaching is not an easy one, but there are many things that others can do to make their jobs easier. In fact, teachers want a lot of things from their students. They are:

1.       Teachers want students to be willing to learn as they come to class each day. They should be prepared, focused and motivated.

2.       Teachers want students to be respectful. Students should respect their authority, they should respect each other as well. With such atmosphere, teaching and learning becomes easier.

3.       Teachers want students to understand concepts by making real life connections.

4.       Teachers want students to develop critical thinking ability. They should know the process that leads to the answer as well as the answer itself.

5.       Teachers want students to know their strengths and weaknesses so that improvement is made where necessary.

What teachers want from parents

6.       Teachers want parents to understand that they are there to assist their children in the best possible way

7.       Teachers want feedback from parents. In fact, they want an open, trusting relationship with parents so they can figure out the best approach for teaching the student.

8.       Teachers want parents to be actively in their children’s education by ensuring that their children do their homework.

9.       Teachers want parents to stress the importance of education to their children at all times. This way it will be easy for children to learn and appreciate school work.