First of all, teachers should know how to set standards. While the standards should be high in general, it should also be flexible given a few factors such as age and mental ability. Standards set for fifth graders should be different from those for college students. But a teacher should be trained to apply standards uniformly in a class.
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Teachers should also be trained to adapt to change according to the student, the school, and his approach. There are several factors that may affect his class and the teacher should be prepared, or at the very least, learn to cope with these changes as soon as they happen. New material can be introduced, or a huge storm may stop classes for a week. These are incidents that may change an entire curriculum. Training helps teachers deal with them.
Teachers should also attend seminars on psychology, which could come in handy when dealing with students. Whether understanding or motivating students, teachers should have a keen insight on what goes on in their pupils’ minds.
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Can you think of other kinds of training teachers need to undergo?
Dr. Arden Andersen envisions better lives for all residents of Kansas. A candidate for Kansas Governor, he sees education as the key to stimulating the economy. An improved educational system provides better employability and skills for people to start their own businesses. Learn more about Dr. Andersen and his work by visiting this website.
