What are some signs that indicate a teacher is good or not?

[You]

What are the telltale signs of an exceptional teacher? Is it their ability to explain complex concepts simply, their patience and empathy, or their enthusiasm for the subject matter? Or is it something more?

 

[Shavkat]

The primary indication is that the students are learning from him or her. It will be frustrating if not.

 

[Springtime]

I remember when I was studying in high school, there was a teacher who taught us history. We all admired him because he didn't just teach what's in the book, but also share his personal knowledge and experience with us. We learned a lot from him.

 

[Niyi Briggs]

In my school days, the best teacher was the teacher who had the ability to impact and influence people even in their absence

 

[Fidelia]

A good teacher is one that has the uncommon ability to impart knowledge and in the same time, create a great relationship with the students.

 

[Shavkat]

I remember when I was studying in high school, there was a teacher who taught us history. We all admired him because he didn't just teach what's in the book, but also share his personal knowledge and experience with us. We learned a lot from him.

I must say that some students hate learning history. It is because they have poor imagination. They will appreciate it if they have active imagination.

 

[eldavis]

Their ability to break down the subject in the best way possible for the students to understand is key. Then their communication skills.

 

[Shavkat]

Their ability to break down the subject in the best way possible for the students to understand is key. Then their communication skills.

This is a good teacher as mentioned. Their teaching methodologies vary to what their students need.