What makes a great teacher?

11 November 2017 1 3K Report

What exactly makes a great teacher? Is it his/her competency and knowledge about up-to-date details in the field, or is it the interpersonal skills, the caring and professional attitude? What evidence do we have?

I would like to hear from you about your own experience.

Dickson Adom

A great teacher is the one who is able to transform learners positively to attain higher heights in life despite their often weak backgrounds.

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