Talk:Foundations and Assessment of Education/Edition 1/Foundations Table of Contents/Chapter 9/9.5.1

I think one of the most important qualities that a teacher can have is a positive attitude. The student/teacher relationship is a very sensitive one because the student is opening their self up to whatever the teacher has to pass on. A positive teacher makes this relationship work. If a teacher is negative, his or her attitude will either rub off on the students or make the students unwilling to learn; both are things that create a bad learning environment. This article was very good a providing reasons that teachers must stay positive and strategies how to keep that attitude. Sbutl016 (talk) 23:56, 30 July 2009 (UTC)

I enjoyed the color choices before I knew why you used them. Now that I have read your reason for using them I like them better then I originally did. Great topic a positive attitude is always a good thing even when not in the classroom. Mlipl001 (talk) 21:34, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

I'll be semi-honest... sometimes I hate that faux persona of bubbly enthusiasm that I've had teachers put on. Give me some good old gritty sarcasm and angry learning a try, darn it!

I do think fake serenity is plastered on a bit too thick with some people, but generally you should be happy teaching because you should want to teach. We're all humans, we have some crappy days, but it's important not to let that seep consistently into your professional life. Maintaining a positive attitude is pretty important, but I'd personally shoot for a lovable level of friendly antagonism. Hsmit022 (talk) 22:08, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

I really enjoyed reading this article; one of the most important things to have in a classroom is a positive attitude, especially among elementary students. With the exception of the child’s parents and/or guardians, the teacher is adult that spends the most time with a child. Their years in school will have a large impact on their lives, so why not make it positive. A positive attitude from the teacher will also lead to a positive learning environment, where students learn quicker and better. Another thing I really liked in this article was the quote at the end: Teaching is not a profession. It’s a calling. This is very true and you can always tell which teachers do, or do not follow this. Adart001 (talk) 03:01, 2 August 2009 (UTC)

It is very important for teachers to maintain a positive attitude towards teaching. However, I can also remember when I was a kid and my Mom went to parent's night, or something of the sort, at my school. I remember saying to my mom "She seemed so nice tonight when you were around, she never acts like that." Thinking back on this teacher, I think that she did probably what many teachers do, put on the fake smile and enthusiasm and became a teacher very different from the one I knew in the classroom. So I guess when I say that teachers should keep a positive attitude, I don't necessarily mean a fake one. Alucy001 (talk) 01:10, 3 August 2009 (UTC)