A good teacher never gives up on us If you ask a student what makes him or her successful in school, you probably won’t hear about some fantastic new book or video lecture series. Most likely you will hear something like, “It was all Mr. Jones. He just never gave up on me.” What students take away from a successful education usually centers on a personal connection with a teacher who instilled passion and inspiration for their subject. It’s difficult to measure success, and in the world of academia, educators are continually re-evaluating how to quantify learning—but the first and most important question to ask is: Are teachers reaching their students? Here are 25 things successful educators do differently. 25 Things Successful Teachers Do Differently 1. Successful teachers have clear objectives How do you know if you are driving the right way when you are traveling somewhere new? You use the road signs and a map. In the world of education, your objectives for your students act as road signs to your destination. Your plan is the map. Making a plan does not suggest a lack of creativity in your curriculum but rather, gives creativity a framework in which to flourish. 2. Successful teachers have a sense of purpose We can’t all be blessed with ‘epic’ workdays all the time. Sometimes, life is just mundane and tedious. Teachers with a sense of purpose that are able to see the big picture can ride above the hard and boring days because their eye is on something further down the road. 3. Successful teachers are able to live without immediate feedback There is nothing worse than sweating over a lesson plan only to have your students walk out of class without so much as a smile or a, “Great job teach!” It’s hard to give 100% and not see immediate results. Teachers who rely on that instant gratification will get burned out. Check it out: https://www.teachthought.com/pedagogy/things-successful-teachers-do-differently/