A math ​tutor from Summertown.

Mutual understanding as a core of teaching process

To my mind a good relationship in between a teacher and her/his learners is built on a solid basis of trust, respect and good understanding. In order to effectively assess students' wants and needs, the instructor should originally understand learners and the place they are originating from. The teacher needs to be the first to initiate good interaction, as not many trainees and parents will show that initiative. The tutor must also be prepared to inform about her/his own anticipations to the students; having a genuine attitude towards her/his learners and showing a concern for both their study and their lives is essential when doing this. When the teacher and students understand each other's goals and perspectives, the building blocks of mutual trust are developed. Both trainees and instructors should have and look for respect as people and personalities; instructors likewise seek trust in the work-related sense however have to be cautious the way they go about it. As a tutor, I will certainly be in a position of administration, but I do not wish to be an autocratic or despot. I will additionally be able to be a pal and a trusted person to a lot of my students, but I do not want to cross over the border of professionalism.

A good teacher is...

I believe that in order to cultivate knowing in the finest way possible, the instructor has to be passionate about the theme being studied, even if her/his students aren't. She or he has to be the instructor for the students, and mention the benefits about every trainee's operation in a sincere method, alongside impartial criticism. The teacher needs to want to listen and compromise, however be strong in her/his promises and choices.

A teacher is not just a teacher however lifetime learner. That's why, she or he needs to likewise go ahead to construct her or his wealth of professional understanding, taking extra courses, upgrading her/his grade and participating in workshops and forums with fellow teachers to share ideas and doctrines and find out unknown things in order to offer her or his students the latest details possible.

My viewpoint of study is based upon exactly what I understand and have face before in my work. I make certain that my teaching philosophy will alter as I find out more as a young expert. That is one of the benefits of being human being; we are most likely to make errors, or find out something new, and make a change for the much better. I am excited about the chances that lie ahead.