Essay On Characteristics Of A Master Teacher

Obtaining the characteristics of a master teacher may take a lot of time and effort, however, when one does become a master teacher, they will be able to help their students learn so much more. In this essay, there will be examples of master teachers, the answer to the question of why Christ is the true master teacher, and how I strive today to become a master teacher. In my life I have had many great teachers. We can learn from an article written by Elaine McEwan that there are 10 characteristics of a good teacher, including, mission-driven and passionate, positive and real, style, book learning, and instructional effectiveness. There are two teachers that come to mind when thinking about master teachers. One of those is Mrs. Hansen, my seventh

However, this is not the main reason I consider Mrs. Hansen to be a master teacher. The reason why Mrs. Hansen was so successful is because of one main characteristic that she held, love. If you learned one thing in her classroom it is that you are loved and that she wanted you to succeed. She truly knew remembered that “the worth of souls is great in the sight of God.” In his talk, “And Ye Shall Teach,” Harold B. Lee states that, “The Master had a true love of God and God’s children.” Mrs. Hansen embodied this statement and this is the main reason she is considered a master teacher. Another teacher that I consider to be a master teacher is my eighth grade history teacher, Mrs. Miller. Many students did not like Mrs. Miller, her class was structured and she expected nothing less than perfection from her students. Mrs. Miller taught U.S. history and was very hard on her students. The reason that Mrs. Miller is considered a master teacher is because she held the highest expectations for her students. In Valarie Bang-Jensen’s article, “Good Teachers: A Lesson from Ramona Quimby,” she declares, “Sometimes the teachers who have the highest expectations are the ones who help us discover ourselves. They

Hansen and Mrs. Miller are considered master teachers, they still had flaws. There is only one complete and perfect master teacher that is Christ. Harold B. Lee teaches about this in his talk, “And Ye Shall Teach.” He describes 10 different reasons that Christ was the perfect teacher. One of those is, “His creative skill made the lessons live for all time.” Christ taught using parables. As we come to understand these parables, principles of the gospel become clearer and more important. These stories remain in our memories for a long time and they are easy to relate to. If one wants to become a master teacher, they must be able to creatively involve their students and use different methods personalized so that the students can relate. Christ was able to see people’s weaknesses and strengths and use his skill to help them overcome their weaknesses and make their strengths stronger. Another characteristic that President Lee states is, “His simple language enabled him to reach and hold hearers from every class and condition.” Christ taught his followers as though they were little children. His lessons were simple and to the point. He did not overcomplicate principles of the gospel. Some teachers seem to get carried away and give too much information at once. This confuses the students and hinders their learning. A master teacher is direct and teaches things simply. Christ made such an impression on the people because he taught them that the gospel is not hard. He