7 TIPS TO BECOME A BETTER TEACHER (THAT YOU PROBABLY WEREN’T TAUGHT)
Make sure you have read and understood the DISCLAIMER on the homepage. If you did, then you can start reading. Click here to read the disclaimer. W hether you teach art, logic, languages, chess, science, or even a sport, here are 7 essential tips to help you become a better teacher. 1. Be Honest The best tool you can have as a teacher is honesty. You’ll be amazed at the serendipitous moments you’ll encounter simply by practicing it. Knowledge cannot exist without honesty. This isn’t about putting on a false front of being a "good teacher" who always adheres to ethical duties—it’s a tool that helps you understand the world without pretense. Practice honesty with your students and with yourself. 2. More Maieutics, Less Monologue While a teacher’s monologues—some call them "explanations"—are important for clarifyin...