Teaching is one of the most complicated jobs today. It demands broad knowledge of subject matter, curriculum and standards; enthusiasm, a caring attitude and a love of learning; knowledge of discipline and classroom management techniques; and a desire to make a difference in the lives of young people. With all these qualities required, it's no wonder that it's hard to find great teachers.

Teaching is one of the most complicated jobs today. It demands broad knowledge of subject matter, curriculum and standards; enthusiasm, a caring attitude and a love of learning; knowledge of discipline and classroom management techniques; and a desire to make a difference in the lives of young people. With all these qualities required, it's no wonder that it's hard to find great teachers.

Understand how kids learn

All of us studied psychology of education but very few apply it in reality. How do children acquire knowledge and skills?

First, they need to move: themselves and the objects around them.
Second, they need to produce something: pictures, gestures, words, lies and truths, dances and songs, stories and fables, cries and silence.
Third, they need to do it with pleasure, with the people they love.

Please, enlarge upon my list.