What Do Our Pupils Think?

 

At the conference, pupils from years 2 to 10 were asked, "What does good teaching look like?"

 

Interestingly the answers were all focused on the characteristics and actions of a good teacher. Evidently we are not about to be replaced by a machine in the minds of our young learners.

 

The replies in bold are those that seemed to be mentioned most often.

 

So a good teacher…

• Talks slowly, explains clearly
• Repeats and revises
• Talks to you if you have a problem/Helps you when you are stuck
• Is fair, doesn’t have favourites
• Is not judgemental
• Fun, enthusiastic and happy.
• Interesting lessons, lots of practical activities, working in groups
• Doesn’t shout
• Is kind and understanding
• Tells you often how you are getting on/Gives useful feedback
• Listens to you/respects you
• Shows you how to learn
• Can control the class
• Doesn’t lecture
• Uses ICT, whiteboards, a range of resources
• Doesn’t go off on tangents/Gets to the point
• Knows what they are talking about
• Makes lessons different
• Is not moody
• Laughs and smiles