Great Teachers Always Come to Class Ready to Teach, but They Are Mindful of the Fact that Not All Students Come to Class Ready to Learn.

Good teachers plan and always come to class prepared to teach. Great teachers are ready to teach too, but they realize all of their students do not walk in the door at the same place academically, socially, or emotionally. Students come to school with "baggage." The best teachers do not just teach good lessons, they understand the baggage, and they account for this dynamic as they are delivering instruction and interacting with students. Teachers should always remember that every student walks into the class with a unique set of circumstances – their own struggles and challenges. Great teachers are sensitive to the needs of their students. They create a safe place for students, and this creates a more effective learning environment.