The Complete Teacher
Article by Sven Cederberg The complete teacher ... knows that learning happens in the brain of the learner, and that there is no such thing as "transfusing" knowledge and skills from one brain to another. Learning is an active process which involves information processing so the complete teacher helps each and every one of his students to boost their thinking skills. The complete teacher ... knows that his students are of variable potential, and that his ultimate task is to provide optimal learning opportunities for each and every one of them, motivating and guiding them towards their individual and realistic goals. The complete teacher ... knows that knowledge and skills only make up part of a capable citizen's competence, so he helps his students to "see the wood despite all the trees."   The complete teacher ... knows that there is often a world of difference between the demands of society and the wishes of his students, so he makes sure he strikes a balance between guided and spontaneous learning. The complete teacher ... Just like the farmer knows that he can lead his animals to the well but not make them drink, the complete teacher knows that he needs to provide optimal learning opportunities in a challenging and creative environment for each and every one of his students. The complete teacher ... knows how to analyze the goals of curricula, syllabi, programmes and courses, and he knows how to help each and every one of his students to set their own concrete and realistic goals. The complete teacher ... knows what resources each and every one of his students needs, and he makes sure his students know that they, themselves, are their No 1 resource. The complete teacher ... knows that motivation is a key factor in all kinds of education, so he instills meaning, a sense of success, and confidence in each and every one of his students, keeping dialogues going. The complete teacher ... knows how to plan and manage his classes, and he helps each and every one of his students to plan their work, because he knows the answers to all the "what", "why", and "how" questions. The complete teacher ... knows how to create a brain-friendly and challenging learning environment, in which each and every one of his students internalizes a working platform that boosts their metacognitive development and working habits, because he knows what happens in a learning brain. The complete teacher ... knows how to assess his students in a holistic way, and he makes sure each and every one of them learns to assess themselves. The complete teacher ... knows how to evaluate his working practices, and he makes sure each and every one of his students learns to evaluate their individual working and learning habits.
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