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The aim of this blog is to analyze and compare different aspects that make that a GOOD teacher becomes the BEST teacher. I will illustrate my opinions with examples and anecdotes, and I will remember some of the best teachers I have had throughout my years as a student. Your input and opinions are of great help, since I am also a teacher and any ideas to improve my work will be welcome.
Memories
My childhood and adolescence are periods of my life from which I have good memories, especially those associated with the school. Apart from friends, I remember many teachers who helped me to be the person I am today. And all of them had one thing in common: they loved to teach. Some were very orderly, other, serious, there were even some that I remember with great respect. But they were accessible, motivated and collaborative with their students. They showed interest in everything you have to tell them, respect for all your projects or opinions, and patience to help you whenever it was necessary.
I especially remember Julia, from my primary school, who was always smiling (except from when we were that noise it was impossible even to listen to yourself). She looked like a big mother, cozy and reliable.
At the secondary school, I have very good memories of Herminia. Once, I remember that she entered the class and she found a swastika drawn at the blackboard. She asked who had written it. When the boy raised his hand, she didn't scold on him; however, she asked if he knew the meaning of that symbol. She did not mind losing one of their hours of Valenciano discusing about that because, in her opinion, 'the symbology of this draw was too important to ignore'. The importance that teacher showed for teaching values was very shocking to me.
