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A teacher’s expertise in a subject can be measured in terms of degrees, certificates but some impalpable qualities complement the hard skills often called soft skills. These qualities help the teacher to connect better with students, colleagues, and parents of students. Soft skills are personal attributes that enhance the teacher's performance. A teacher has to perform various tasks apart from the teaching which requires soft skills for smooth conduction in an academic environment.
This is the most important skill a teacher should possess. Teachers should be good at verbal and written communication to deliver the content effectively. Good communication skills make learning more interactive and engaging. Good communicative skills enable the teacher to deliver ideas, effectively, and with confidence. In online teaching, teachers should have the ability to use technology during presentations. They should be able to use different connecting platforms like Google Classroom, Google Meet, MeritHub.
Teachers should have the ability to identify and analyze problems in difficult circumstances and find the solutions justifiable. They should develop critical thinking to find alternative solutions to the problems. They should have the ability to think beyond and make conclusions while giving a valid reason. Problem-solving skills also include conflict resolution skills.
A teacher must provide the academic content timely to the students so that they can avail the maximum benefit from the course. Quizzes and assignment evaluations should also be done as soon as possible. They can use software like MeritHub for faster evaluation in online teaching.
A teacher should have the ability to do work with others and should contribute to the planning and execution. They should be responsible for group decisions. They should recognize and respect others’ beliefs.
Teachers have to deal with different types of students and parents who have distinct personalities. Teachers must be able to adapt to these diversities for better work efficiency.
Teachers should have the ability to lead the team and make the decisions. They should have the ability to supervise the members of a group. Teachers with strong leadership abilities have more probability to reach high positions in their profession.
A teacher can become a good teacher by monitoring his/her work and identifying the flaws. Self-reflection gives the chance to improve the weaknesses consistently.
Teachers should set the goals for themselves as well as for the students. They should be good at planning the content so that goal should be achieved. Teachers should also evaluate the performances individually and suggest improvements.
Good presentation skills enable the teachers to communicate clearly and effectively to the students. It also improves the research and design skills and strengthens the delivery techniques.
Teachers should know how to motivate the students because sometimes students lose their focus on their goals. Here, the role of teachers becomes very important to motivate them and bring them back on the right path.
