Learner

Someone (especially a child) who learns or takes up knowledge or beliefs.

A person who is learning; student; pupil; apprentice; trainee etc
A person who is trying to gain knowledge or skill in something by studying, practicing, or being
taught
Teacher
A teacher is a person who helps others to acquire knowledge, competences or values.
Most cultures hold teachers to a high standard of knowledge and character.
They help to mold and shape character and knowledge
importance of three general aspects of teacher effects—teacher background qualifications,
attitudes, and instructional practices
Characteristics of Effective Teachers
OVERVIEW
Effective teachers appear again and again to display certain characteristics, while ineffective
teachers tend to make the same mistakes repeatedly. Below is a look at some of the things more
effective teachers tend to do right and less effective teachers tend to do wrong.
Good teacher
The ability to develop relationships with their students
The most frequent response is that a great teacher develops relationships with students. :
Teachers need to be able to build trusting relationships with students in order to create a safe,
positive, and productive learning environment. Great teachers are “Willing to listen to students
when there is a problem.”
2. Patient, caring, and kind personality
The second quality is teacher Personality characteristics related to being a compassionate
person and having a sensitivity to student differences, particularly with learners
3. Knowledge of learners
This is a broad category that incorporates knowledge of the cognitive, social and emotional
development of learners. It includes an understanding of how learners learn at a given
developmental level. “The teacher should understands the pace and capacity of the learner.”
4. Dedication to teaching
Dedication refers to a love of teaching or passion for the work, which includes commitment to
learners’ success. To a learner, this means a teacher should be “always willing to help and give
time.”
5. Engaging students in learning
Teachers should be able to engage and motivate learner to learn. Researchers talk about three
types of engagement that are required for learners to learn: cognitive, emotional, and behavioral.
It means making content interesting and the ability to motivate students to learn. Great teachers
are, “motivating learner to succeed in every stage of life.”
WHAT EFFECTIVE TEACHERS DO RIGHT
Organization and Clarity
Explains clearly
Is well prepared (see preparing for the First Day)
Makes difficult topics easy to understand
Uses examples, details, analogies, metaphors, and variety in modes of explanation to make
material not only understandable but memorable
Makes the objectives of the course and each class clear (see Course Design, Course Goals and
Learning Outcomes)
Establishes a context for material
Analytic/Synthetic Approach
Has a thorough command of the field
Contrasts the implications of various theories
Gives the student a sense of the field, its past, present, and future directions, the origins of ideas
and concepts (see Consider Your Audience)
Presents facts and concepts from related fields
Discusses viewpoints other than his/her own
Is an energetic, dynamic person
Seems to enjoy teaching
Conveys a love of the field
Has an aura of self-confidence
Instructor-Group Interaction
Can stimulate, direct, and pace interaction with the class (see How to Lead a Discussion)
Encourages independent thought and accepts criticism
Uses wit and humor effectively
Is a good public speaker
Knows whether or not the class is following the material and is sensitive to students’ motivation
Is concerned about the quality of his/her teaching
Instructor-Individual Student Interaction
Is perceived as fair, especially in his/her methods of evaluation (see How to Evaluate Students)
Is seen by students as approachable and a valuable source of advice even on matters not
directly related to the course (see Interacting with Students)

Communicates Knowledge

Teacher should have knowledge of what they are teaching and the ability to share that
knowledge. The second part of that statement is the most important. Knowing is not the same
as communicating knowledge effectively. Ability to gain student interest often hinges on the
attitude of the teacher and their ability to communicate at a student’s level.
Flexibility and Tolerance
The teacher needs flexibility in teaching style and method. No two students are the same. Not
all students learn the same way or at the same pace. If a teacher doesn’t develop a way to reach
the single student, they are going to have difficulty teaching a group
Sense of Detachment
A teacher should never personalize a student’s inability to cope in a classroom setting. By
personalizing the student’s problems they end up resenting the student. A teacher who resents
a student has lost the priority; which is the student. The student may have learning disabilities
or be extremely gifted. It is the teacher’s responsibility to seek proper evaluation and guidance
for teaching the student and/or helping the parents do so as well.
Creativity and Humor
Creativity is a must for teachers. Keeping a student’s attention especially in first grade is tough.
Adapting classroom projects into fun ways of learning, or interesting challenges for students
helps them “think outside the box” and develop their own creative learning processes. This
teacher is less likely to ask all students to fit into a narrow framework for learning
Creativity and HumorThe ability to listen is not only important for teachers to evaluate student
progress, but to help target potential problems.
Patient yet Firm
Teachers need to be patient, but they also need to be firm. Most children are reassured and feel
safer if they know their limits. Firm does not mean screaming at a child, it means letting them
know your limits and holding to them. Patience is a part of being firm.
Good Example
A teacher needs to set a good example for their students. This takes a certain amount of good
moral character. Their position requires them to display acceptable behavior in the community.
Must exercise balance in everything;
A good teacher exhibits countless praiseworthy attributes, but three are absolutely supreme. A
good teacher exudes a contagious passion for education. A good teacher demonstrates the
ability to balance and prioritize numerous responsibilities. A good teacher unreservedly extends
love and acceptance to all students.
GREAT TEACHERS ARE CONFIDENT
A great teacher are always confident. A great teacher has many faces. They may typically be a
professor or teacher in the classroom, but often they can be our family, friends, coworkers, and
neighbors. It makes no difference who they are really, or what their profession, but great teachers
all have one thing in common. They instill inside us values, knowledge, hopes and dreams. Once
they’ve been taught to us, we are changed for the rest of our lives.
Love What They Do
There is no question that awesome teachers love to teach. Not doing it for the money, prestige,
or glory, they teach because it brings them an incredible feeling of satisfaction knowing they are
contributing positively to the futures of others. Passion has great impact, and this is something
that all great teachers have.
Good Communicators
A teacher has the responsibility of bridging the gap between themselves and their students, so
good communication skills are a must. Relating to students on the student’s level, these teachers
have developed many ways to reach their students, and communicate using terrific speaking
skills, visual aids, and even in their body language.
Admirable
In order for a teacher to be great, they must be admirable. These teachers lead lives of high
moral ground, and they set an example to their students because of it. We as people are much
more likely to listen to those we admire, because we wish to be like them. Models of who we
would like to someday be, great teachers help show us the way.
Positive Reinforcement
Instead of using strict punishment to discipline students, great teachers know how to use positive
reinforcement to discipline instead. Often these teachers reward their students for doing a good
job, so they are more apt to doing it in the future.
Fair & Just
Equality is an ideal that great teachers hold dear to themselves. They treat their students equally,
yet giving them the individual attention they need. No child is left out in the mind of a wonderful
teacher, and they make it a mission to teach them all the same. In doing so, they end up teaching
their students the importance of equality and fair treatment, even if the teacher hadn’t intended
to do so.
Leadership
Great teachers are leaders they have responsibility of being strong instructors so that students
listen to them with determination. They have to lead their students on the right path through the
learning experience, and help by showing the obstacles that may stand in the student’s way.
Committed.
There is no doubt that a great teacher is committed. They go above and beyond the time
requirements of a typical teacher, and are willing to help students whenever they need it
Understanding
Great teachers understand their students better than most people. They understand where their
students came from, who they are, and know the best avenue to take them to who they will
become. Great teachers have an understanding of what they teach, because they are experts
in their fields of knowledge.
Compassion & Caring
There is suffering in the world, and a great teacher recognizes this and has the inner desire to
help. Great teachers help by teaching, because they know that by giving knowledge to the next
generation, they are creating individuals who will have the skills, compassion, and dedication to
ending suffering.
Confidence
A teacher can’t teach without confidence. Students won’t believe in a teacher that first doesn’t
believe in there-self. Great teachers are confident that they know how to teach, and in what they
are teaching. and the teacher does their best not to become arrogant about the job they do.
Prepared
Excellent teachers are prepared. They know the steps necessary in their curriculum to teach
students, and follow them well. These teachers are always ready to go when the time calls for
it. Great teachers stick to the plans they’ve prepared, in order to teach the best way possible
Professionalism
Professionalism is the sign of a great teacher. They know that as someone who is responsible
for helping people learn, they must take their work seriously. Terrific teachers dress well, have
good hygiene, and treat their students with respect. They believe in timeliness, and are never
late and rarely miss days they are assigned to work
A great teacher can “shift-gears” and is flexible
When a lesson isn’t working. This teacher assesses his teaching throughout the lessons and
finds new ways to present material to make sure that every student understands the key
concepts.
LEARNER
Habits and Attitudes
A person with these habits and attitudes is someone who is…
Curious
Creative
Resilient in the face of challenges
Able to embrace change
Adaptable
Collaborative
Open to diverse viewpoints and experiences
Respectful of others
Respectful of the environment
Compassionate
Optimistic
Nurturing
Challenge seeking
Engaged and enthusiastic
Future oriented with a global perspective
Intrinsically motivated
Skills and Applications:
A person with these skills and applications is someone who can…
Solve complex problems
Make connections between present and future opportunities
Think critically, reflectively
Communicate effectively using a variety of media and technology
Communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
Utilize multiple literacy skills in learning
Utilize organizational skills to enhance learning
Mediate conflict peacefully
Pursue a healthy lifestyle
Appreciate beauty and the arts
Advocate for oneself and others
Apply current learning to new situations
Synthesize multiple pieces of information to create new information
Assume responsibility for learning

This could be a list for our students or anybody who aspires to learn well.

learners are curious

They wonder about all sorts of things, often about things way beyond their areas of expertise.
They love the discovery part of learning. Finding out about something they didn’t know satisfies
them for the moment, but their curiosity is addictive.
learners pursue understanding diligently
– A few things may come easily to learners but most knowledge arrives after effort, and good
learners are willing to put in the time. They search out information—sometimes aspiring to find
out everything that is known about something. They read, analyze, and evaluate the information
they’ve found. They talk with others, read more, study more, and carry around what they don’t
understand; thinking about it before they go to sleep, at the gym, on the way to work, and
sometimes when they should be listening to others. Good learners are persistent. They don’t
give up easily.
Good learners recognize that a lot of learning isn’t fun
– That doesn’t change how much they love learning. When understanding finally comes, when
they get it, when all the pieces fit together, that is one special thrill. But the journey to
understanding generally isn’t all that exciting. Some learning tasks require boring repetition;
others a mind-numbing attention to detail; still others periods of intense mental focus. Backs
hurt, bottoms get tired, the clutter on the desk expands, the coffee tastes stale—no, most
learning isn’t fun.
Failure frightens good learners, but they know it’s beneficial
– It’s a part of learning that offers special opportunities that aren’t there when success comes
quickly and without failure. In the presence of repeated failure and seeming futility, good learners
carry on, confident that they’ll figure it out. When faced with a motor that resists repair, my live-
in mechanic announces he has yet to meet a motor that can’t be fixed. Sometimes it ends up
looking like a grudge match, man against the machine, with the man undeterred by how many
different fixes don’t work. He’s frustrated but determined to find the one that will, all the while
learning from those that don’t.
Good learners make knowledge their own
– This is about making the new knowledge fit with what the learner already knows, not making
it mean whatever the learner wants. Good learners change their knowledge structures in order
to accommodate what they are learning. They use the new knowledge to tear down what’s poorly
constructed, to finish what’s only partially built, and to create new additions. In the process, they
build a bigger and better knowledge structure. It’s not enough to just take in new knowledge. It
has to make sense, to connect in meaningful ways with what the learner already knows.
Good learners never run out of questions
– There’s always more to know. Good learners are never satisfied with how much they know
about anything. They are pulled around by questions—the ones they still can’t answer, or can
only answer part way, or the ones without very good answers. Those questions follow them
around like day follows night with the answer bringing daylight but the next question revealing
the darkness.
Good learners share what they’ve learned
– Knowledge is inert. Unless it’s passed on, knowledge is lost. Good learners are teachers
committed to sharing with others what they’ve learned. They write about it, and talk about it.
Good learners can explain what they know in ways that make sense to others. They aren’t
trapped by specialized language. They can translate, paraphrase, and find examples that make
what they know meaningful to other learners. They are connected to the knowledge passed on
to them and committed to leaving what they’ve learned with others.