Good Teachers In Paul Hirst's Warnock

What is good teaching and what is a good teacher? Teaching is one of the most difficult jobs today. It demands expansive knowledge of subject matter and the curriculum; enthusiasm, a caring attitude, and a love of learning; knowledge of discipline and classroom management techniques; and a desire to make a difference in the lives of young people, where they will be able to make a contribution to society after school days are over. With all these qualities being required, finding good or even great teachers, could prove to be an extremely challenging task.
Although she does not specifically refer to Paul Hirst’s writings, Warnock’s concern for good teaching, and her insistence that it cannot take place in a moral or political vacuum, echoes Hirst’s own basic attitude to education. In exploring the question of the source of the good teacher’s authority, Warnock underscores three factors: authority derived from superior knowledge and experience, authority derived from moral character, and authority derived …show more content…
Some of the characteristics of a good teacher is that he or she is one who has a very strong command of his or her the subject in order to be able impart something to their students. They exhibit expertise in the subjects they are teaching and spend time continuing to gain new knowledge in their field. They present material in an enthusiastic manner and instil a hunger in their students to learn more on their own. Additionally a good teacher is one who ask "why" questions, looks at all sides and encourage students to predict what will happen next. They ask questions frequently to make sure students are following along. Furthermore they try to engage the whole class, and they don't allow a few students to dominate the class. Additionally they keep students motivated with varied, lively approaches. Good teachers are also those that expect that all students can and will achieve in their classroom, and they don't give up on