This section emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning for teachers, highlighting that a commitment to continuous education enhances both their knowledge and that of their students. It quotes Jennifer Gardner, who points out that passionate teachers who strive to share their knowledge make the most effective educators. Additionally, Ducote stresses the value of learning from all encounters, including those with students and peers, advocating for a diverse set of skills and methodologies to keep teaching engaging and innovative.
10. Good Teachers Are Lifelong Learners
One of the key skills needed to be a good teacher is a dedication to continued education and a love of learning.
Whether you’re learning more about your subject area, learning new methods of communication or even exploring how to bring more technology into your classroom, continuing to expand your own knowledge is key to expanding that of your students.
“Those dedicated to their subjects with a passion for learning make the best teachers," said Jennifer Gardner '19 '22G, a senior credit analyst, who has a bachelor's in mathematics and a master's in data analytics from SNHU. “They also need to have a desire to pass on that knowledge.”
It’s also important for teachers to never feel as though they’ve learned it all, and to remain open to new experiences, according to Ducote, who works for a nonprofit counseling agency and has her own private practice.
“No matter your education level, you can learn something from everyone you encounter, including fellow educators as well as students,” she said. “Being willing to continually add tools to your toolbox — even unconventional ones at times — will keep things new and exciting." It's also an opportunity for you to gain new skills.
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