More talking about teachers at the termination of the trimester!
What makes teachers "awesome"? Does it depend on their audience? Are there teachers with no redeeming factors? The answer to the last question is likely yes, but it's more a political/economic issue and another story.
But seriously, I think teachers are like anything else that can be reviewed, such as a movie, album, or restaurant. Each teacher has a different tone, a different genre - er, subject, a different aim/angle on their subject, and a different intended audience.
I think some teachers are the cream of the crop. They not only teach the high level classes, but they are invigorating, cheerful, and have a distinctive character that generally includes a good sense of humor. Above all, they teach their intended students well.
When I say intended students, I mean that AP Calculus teachers will likely teach differently than Geometry teachers because they deal with different kinds of people. Their sense of humor and character may also be portrayed differently in order to appeal to that crowd.
I think the English dept. at our school has some of the most interesting, funny teachers overall, but there are gems in hidden places. By this I mean teachers that not many people have but are still exciting and likable. For example, not many high-level students know the math teacher Mr. Peterson, unless they are in Math League, because he mostly teaches lower-level math and IB Math SL. The same could be said for Ms. Mork :), because not many people have CIS English and even fewer have TOK II.
What teachers in our school do you think are amazing? And what features of other teachers (no names) turn you off?
I would like to recognize two extremely awesome teachers.
ReplyDeleteFirstly, Mr. Tenold. He is my IB Math HL teacher and he is fantastic. He is just great at conveying the message and such. He is there for his students, and will meet with them if necessary. Lastly, he is personable, ya know? I have a very good relationship with him.
Secondly, Mr. Darda. I had him in Block, and now I have him for IB History. I think that the class he teaches is extremely difficult. For me, the difference between him and Mr. Anderson is the sense of energy he brings to the room. He bolsters morale.
I guess those are two that I think of off the top of my head.
PS - Ms. Mork is a very good teacher too. What she has done has helped me tremendously with my use of grammar and such. I have become a much better writer because of her.
PPS - I didn't just say that because I know she will probably read this comment.