{"id":31,"date":"2019-06-20T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-06-20T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/blog\/how-to-become-a-teacher-your-students-will-love\/"},"modified":"2021-12-28T23:07:24","modified_gmt":"2021-12-28T23:07:24","slug":"how-to-become-a-teacher-your-students-will-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/blog\/how-to-become-a-teacher-your-students-will-love\/","title":{"rendered":"How to become a teacher your students will love"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone remembers their favorite teachers. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Truly great teachers make a huge impact on the lives of their students. (Read more about how teachers are changing the world<\/a>.)<\/em> If you’re considering a degree in education, you are poised to influence hundreds\u00a0of students over the course of your lifetime.<\/p>\n

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The most important thing to remember before you strive to win the “favorite teacher” award:<\/h4>\n

You can’t please everyone.<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Just like with any other career, your teaching style won’t be a perfect fit for every student. Not every student will love you. It just won’t happen.<\/p>\n

If those are your standards for your teaching career right now, throw them out the window.<\/p>\n

If you’re looking for admiration from students so that you can feel better about yourself, you should probably check that at the door as well.<\/p>\n

The teachers who everyone loves the most are those who help you understand a subject at a new level. They are the teachers who see your potential and help you excel. They are the teachers who give you support and encouragement on a bad day.<\/p>\n

Tips to become a teacher students love<\/h2>\n

Come to class prepared.\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDuh, right? If you’re about to enter a room full of young people known for their unpredictable behavior, you’d better have a plan.Make sure that your lesson plan has clear, measurable goals. Strategically structure your time. Set your students up for an effective, memorable lesson.<\/p>\n

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Bring the energy.<\/strong>
\nKids can tell if you’re bored. If you are apathetic about teaching, they will probably be apathetic about learning!<\/p>\n

Get creative!<\/strong>
\nSome students thrive in a lecture setting and others don’t. Present your course material in a variety of methods.If you can rap it, dance it, sing it, or make a game of it, the subject might be more likely to stick.<\/p>\n

Be patient.
\n<\/strong>The brains of your students are absorbing and developing at a speedy rate. They’re taking in information, trying to make sense of it, and learning to interact all at once.Take a deep breath and explain things again, in a new way. Then smile.<\/p>\n

Show them you care.
\n<\/strong>This might sound like a cliche\u00a0tip for being a teacher, but it can change a student’s outlook on their day. It’s probably the most important part of your job as a teacher.Pay attention to what your students talk about and to their body language. Watch for signs of students who are struggling, and be there for them when they need help.<\/p>\n

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North Central education major grads gain recognition<\/h2>\n

Here at North Central we celebrate teachers that go above and beyond. In fact, one graduate of North Central University’s education program, Cory Wade, was a finalist in Minnesota’s teacher of the year award! Wade teaches his students the value of education and considers it a privilege to teach his third grade class; read more about his story here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Wade is an inspiration and example of becoming a teacher that students love! It requires hard work and dedication, but is entirely possible.<\/p>\n

Want more tips to become a teacher?<\/h2>\n

\"ScreenDownload this free resource “11 Simple Steps to Becoming a (Great) Teacher” and follow your calling to a job as a teacher.<\/p>\n