Summary: types of teachers’ behaviour in teaching
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What are the various types of teachers one can find in a college?
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Let’s unravel the types of different teacher behaviour and their personalities!
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Best teachers will always create Role models for Students in Society.
The time spent at school is always a beautiful and memorable part of everyone’s lives. From the personal chit-chat during classes, sharing snacks and lunches during breaks, running in the corridors, playing pen-fights and fist-fights, showing off our new toys to friends, and rolling in the mud during play breaks, we have done it all. And these memories remain etched in our minds for a very long time. These days are the ones cherished and are bound to, by all means, bring a smile to our faces!
But what makes these days even more worthwhile are our teachers. We might share a close bond with some, while the arrival of others might send a chill down our spine. Some teachers motivate us, scare us, punish us, correct our mistakes, encourage us to perform better and guide us in our difficult times; these teachers must be forever celebrated! So, let us look at the types of teachers at school and how they touch our lives in many beautiful ways.
Types of Teachers
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Cool Teacher
Well, the cool teacher, always exuding a sense of calm and cool, is the one that can solve any problem in the students’ world. Be it giving them guidance, solutions to every problem, a shoulder to cry on, or even being their friend when no one else is or protecting them from the other strict teachers, the cool teacher does it all. Whenever something goes wrong, the first person that the students think of is the cool teacher. This teacher may allow you to talk about anything in class, take a break, and play dumb charades too! The cool teacher is almost everyone’s friend and will probably stay even after passing out of school.
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Enthusiastic Teacher
The enthusiastic teacher is one of the types of teachers who makes sure everything is alright in the school and with students. This teacher always has a lot of plans and backup plans. So, the enthusiastic teacher is the one whenever anyone needs a plan! Filled with absolute enthusiasm and ready to take on new tasks and responsibilities, this teacher is fun and full of energy round the clock. This teacher’s policy is “never sit idle”! Join fun clubs, engage in discussions, and get going on the playground; the enthusiastic teacher doesn’t settle for anything else. This teacher has so many accolades and medals from their school days and has been active in school life, so expects students to do the same.
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Teacher Buddy
The teacher buddy is one of the types of super young teachers who have just passed out from college probably, so looks like a student more than a teacher. The teacher buddy is bound to understand every student’s problem and can relate to them. Keeping up with all the latest trends and pop-culture references, this teacher is loved by all. The teacher buddy does not give out the aura of a teacher but rather that of a great friend. Sometimes, this is a great combination where the student finds a teacher and buddy in one individual. Teacher buddies thus tend to be a group favourite among students.
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Traditional Teacher
The traditional teacher has an inherent set of norms, a rulebook and a pathway of education to swear by. The only reference they can come up with is the “in our days” comparison! These teachers are the ones who make up the senior-most school staff and are probably responsible for making all the strict rules and regulations that students invariably are expected to follow. They undoubtedly follow old, traditional teaching methods, give out heavy and dense assignments and lots of homework and insist on burning the midnight oil to get the best results. With the age-old teaching practice, this type of teacher behaviour is very efficient in bringing out the best among students, for hard work is the key to success.
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The Idealist
The idealist teacher’s motto is about being the change, making a difference in the lives of their students and society in general. They specialize in areas wherein they can cause the highest impact, create a ripple and be a catalyst for change. They motivate their students to walk on the same path and always stick to a value system. Moral principles and righteousness are fundamental in the rule books of teachers who, come what may always swear by these principles. They strive for the truth at all costs and would go to any extent to keep up the truth and bear any consequences that fact may bring. The idealist teacher is the epitome of honesty and integrity.
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Strict Teacher
The strict teacher has only one point of view, which is always suitable for the teacher. They do not care about what others have to say or do. They stick to their plan and value system and try to get everyone to walk on that path. From passive-aggressive to punishing wrongdoers, these teachers believe in timely correcting all wrong actions and behaviour so that change may be initiated at the grassroots level. All students fear a strict teacher who is a disciplinarian, and the slightest of errors could land a student in trouble. Silence engulfs the classroom if these teachers walk in, and everyone shivers with fear. However, despite being strict, these teachers are really kind at heart and have the student’s best interests in mind.
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Highly Dedicated Teacher
One of the types of teachers in a school is the highly dedicated teacher who not only lays out plans for the students but also guides them and, most importantly, shows them how to do things. Their motivation is so effective that even the most difficult tasks seem easy to accomplish. Their expectations from their students are pretty high; however, these others lead to the student’s overall development and confidence building. These teachers know their end goals and have worked towards them from day one. Be it in academics, sports or extra-curricular activities; these teachers strive for perfection. Distractions are something the highly dedicated teachers hate, so the focused student is always their favourite.
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Talkative Teacher
These teachers are great at engaging a classroom in a conversation, debate or discussion. They love talking and will also encourage students to open up and speak their minds. Talking and expressing oneself is the key to development, according to talkative teachers. And so, most of the time in class is spent in discussions about anything and everything. These teachers have a lot of beautiful stories and anecdotes to share. Dwelling on life experiences, the talkative teachers believe in living life by the lessons it has to offer and taking in something from every part of one’s being. These philosophical kinds nourish students’ souls, ensuring that each of them is heard, valued and emotionally nurtured.
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The Rationalist
The rationalist teacher is efficient and wishes to make a difference in the students’ lives and society at large; however, thinks of the pros and cons, unlike the idealist teacher. These teachers love their jobs, the perks of it and the satisfaction that the profession brings them. They will implement the Positive Learning Environment to make students interact. In the face of any situation, instead of taking it head on, they prefer to let the crisis sink in, think of its gravity and impacts, make an action plan, prepare for the consequences of those actions and only then execute them. Reasoning is the key for the rationalist teacher. That is why their meticulous planning always works in their favour.
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Modern Teacher
Equipped with the latest technological advancements, these teachers are tech savvies who know every nook and corner of the gadget world. They have updated themselves entirely with the latest trends in mainstream society and are an active part of it. Social media or any other form of communication, these teachers are experts! When it comes to helping students with any modern-day problems, planning significant events, and pitching in new ideas and themes in vogue, the modern teachers come to the rescue. From handling projectors in a smart classroom to looking after all the technicalities in major school events, these teachers are great prodigies that leave everyone awestruck.
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Caring Teacher
The caring teacher is the one who is constantly worried about the well-being of students. From their health and academics to personal issues, these teachers are a replacement for parents and make sure that every child is taken care of and loved in the school environment. The caring teacher is up-to-date with all current affairs and areas of vital importance. School is indeed the second home for a student, and this teacher has fundamental familial instincts and can at no cost see any student harmed. Worry is their second name, and it is heart-warming to be cared for by such a teacher. A caring teacher will assist the students in Engagement Strategies, Keeping young minds engaged in the classroom.
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The Practitioner
These practitioner teachers love their jobs dearly and take pride in being a part of the noble teaching profession. They enjoy development and are constantly trying to improve their skills academically. They have an excellent plan for what to teach, what methods to be employed, what degree of behaviour and academic development to be achieved on the part of the student and so on. They function based on this plan and achieve their goals accordingly. These teachers like working in schools that provide opportunities for ample growth and development, institutions with a broader vision and mission to excel in the field of education.
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Celebrity Teacher
The celebrity teacher has myriad achievements: numerous publications, books, papers, degrees, fantastic language skills and uncompromised subject knowledge. The celebrity teacher is everyone’s role model, for there are many success stories related to this teacher. Everyone looks at the celebrity teacher in awe and aspires to be that way. By being a role model for the students, this teacher shapes their motivation and drive for achievement. What the students see, they imbibe and implement. So, celebrity teachers make them go beyond and above their capacities to rise and shine.
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Shy Teacher
The shy teacher is calm, sweet, and, most of the time, inexpressive. These types of teachers are good at their subject and profession as well. However, their inability to express themselves and be loud and bold in a class prevents their talents from being out in the open. Thus, many students do not understand the shy teacher’s capacity, so they sometimes do not get the credit they rightfully deserve. These teachers have a calm and comfortable space of their own and do not prefer to try new things or come out of the cocoon they have built for themselves.
Conclusion
Teachers shape our lives in their little ways throughout our academic careers, and they will show us how Education Is Important in our life
. The teacher does it all, be it the strict punishment, timely corrections, harsh words or friendly guidance, a shoulder to cry on, and a heart full of love. Types of teacher behaviour vary undoubtedly from context to context, depending on the student’s age, the requirement of the academic curriculum, personal factors and much more. However, as every type of teacher has had a significant role in making us what we are today, we should be thankful to them and cherish all the memories they’ve given us for a lifetime!
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