A survey by J. William Towne on “The Ten Common Points of Great Teachers”
prompted me to first think about the definition of a great teacher, or I might say a fully
engaged teacher.
I believe that great or fully committed teachers are those who have combined
passion, desire, and drive that form an intense intrinsic motivation for action. They have a
heart that drives them to always put the welfare of their students first. This leads them to
participate in professional development, listen to advice and strategize the learning stream
as needed. His motivation is not to earn a certificate but to improve his teaching skills for
the benefit of his students. I also accept it as true that these teachers also heed advice and
warnings. They include new teaching models such as co-teaching and technology in the
classroom. They are thirsty for information and try not only to improve their skills, but also to
share them with others. You are open, imaginative, and willing to learn. I think it’s also
important for these teachers to self-assess, study, research, observe and adapt without
being pushed by department heads and administration. And apart from that, from what I
read in the education article, teachers are expected to find ways to overcome any
obstacles to success in the classroom, as they are the most important aspect of
educational reform. They don’t allow flawed legislation, short-sighted assessment tests or a
narrow-minded administrator standing in their way.
I have been a teacher for quite some time now and I believe that these skills, if
practiced, will help us become better teachers over time.

1. Solicit the student’s opinion We are not the only knowers in the classroom. Our
   students also have data that, if taken out, can also give us information. Excellent or fully
   engaged teachers challenge and involve students in such things as planning,
   implementing and evaluating assignments. They believe that when their students are
   involved in the decision-making process, they are much more likely to perform well.
2. Build individual relationships. Great or dedicated teachers know each of their
   students by name, they know each of their students’ likes and dislikes, their fears and
   dreams. They see and treat each pupil as an individual and build on each relationship
   throughout the year.
3. Focus on the Whole Child. Fully committed teachers don’t just focus on test scores;
   they focus on integrated child learning. While the academic side is important, they don’t
   forget there’s more to child development than just academics, regardless of what the
   curriculum states.
4. Make learning fun and relevant. Excellent or dedicated teachers always find ways
   to make the lesson at hand fun, believing that the more interesting they make the lesson,
   the more their students will want to learn what they are about to teach. They are creative
   people who incorporate things like music, art, food, games, and humor into their lessons
   and do it in a way that is relevant to their students’ lives. They make their classes fun and
   enjoyable for their students. 5Use the practical lessons Excellent or fully engaged teachers
   use practical lessons and projects to achieve a variety of learning skills and give very little
   formal lectures. They find ways to cheer him up by having their students get up from their
   seats.
5. Build teams. Outstanding or fully engaged teachers actively build effective teams
   with other teachers, administrators, and parents. “No man is an island” is an adage that
   also applies to teachers. Even if they cannot involve parents, they try to compensate by
   involving respected members of the community and experienced staff.
6. Integrate technology. Excellent or dedicated teachers know that technology is a
   non-negligible resource. They integrate it as a tool to improve their teaching in various ways.
   They use it with students to keep classes fun and they even use it to have electronic
   gradebooks.
7. Taking risks. Excellent or fully engaged teachers often take risks and actively go
   against the norm to develop new models and programs. They don’t respect the status quo
   when a program doesn’t work. Don’t sit around and wait for things to get better, take the
   initiative, and change it yourself.
8. Master your craft. Excellent or fully committed teachers are never satisfied with
   their professional performance and always strive to improve. They are masters of their
   subject but are constantly evolving. Many grandmasters have advanced degrees and/or
   are constantly learning to improve their craft.
9. Writing scholarships / recruiting sponsors Excellent or fully committed teachers also
   have the ability to write or seek or advertise sponsors to overcome the lack of school
   funding. They don’t use lack of money as an excuse to teach badly.
   These skills, when incorporated into our daily activities, will sharpen us to become a
   fully committed teacher, not only in academic but also in life experiences. But while these
   ten similarities provide a framework for what needs to be done to be great or fully engaged,
   there is still a need to develop our own specific methods of doing it. As a teacher, this gives
   us enormous freedom and creative opportunities.