Teacher+Characteristics




 * Our teachers are DEMOCRATIC:**
 * They encourage group participation
 * They encourage students to help make decisions

Rationale: This allows the students to develop their own ideas. Allowing student input and ideas into the classroom lessons allows the teacher to understand the needs of the students. It also promotes student respect for their peers and the ideas of others. It motivates the students to learn by learning what motivates students. Democratic teaching also inspires creativity through independent learning and critical thinking. Ultimately, it allows the students to increase their self-esteem. Students with high self-esteem achieve at higher levels.


 * Our teachers are ENTHUSIASTIC:**
 * They are enthusiastic about their subjects
 * The are enthusiastic about student learning

Rationale: Enthusiastic teachers stimulate the students to be enthusiastic about the subjects that are being taught.


 * Our teachers are FAIR and CONSISTENT:**
 * They teach valuable life lessons through fair and consistent rules and policies

Rationale: This allows the students to have freedom within a defined and structured classroom. Fairness and consistency eliminates confusion amongst students and what is expected of them. Providing fair and consistent guidelines will also allow students to understand the goals and objectives of each lesson. Teaching life lessons also provides a more holistic learning experience that will prepare students for their future.