What do teachers seek in learners (students)?
Young men and women who display:
- Academic integrity which is expressed to the minutest detail in presented work.
- The ability to tell the truth, express kindness, and display empathy towards adults and peers alike.
- Curiosity and the willingness to engage in hard work that goes beyond minimal requirements.
- Respectful playfulness, and the willingness to engage in the unique and blessed exchange between teacher and learner.
- Willingness, courage, and the wisdom to self-advocate without alienating others in the process.
What does a student (learner) seek in a teacher?
Men and women who display:
- A love of their subject, a passion for the school, and steadfast commitment to their learners.
- Kindness and firmness toward students that is free of sentimentality.
- An understanding of how the world works and a willingness to share that understanding with learners when it’s appropriate.
- Empathy and compassion for those who are less motivated or who have academic challenges.
- Instruction and conversations that are free of sarcasm and ridicule.
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