2. Stina Hänninen

3.  lifelong process  also some qualities that people (students, teachers, parents) have a quite common consensus  your opinion: qualities of good teachers?

4.  children prefer happy, friendly, enthusiastic, supportive, funny and caring type of a teacher  Some parents on the other hand say that getting to know the students, being flexible and adaptable

5.  In physical education is important set realistic goals and emphasize improved performance, not winning.  control your own emotions - patience  Being a positive role model and living healthy (Kids, Parents and Sports: Some questions and answers; Jon C. Hellstedt, PhD; The physician and Sportmedicine, vol16, No. 4)

6.  specially elements of care, enthusiasm, the passion in themselves  “You can really tell when someone has a heart for teaching”  First: getting to know the students  knowing well your subject areas ( Head Teacher Mary Kooy from Center for a teacher education and development Ontario institutes for studies in Education)

7.  teacher is a passionate learner herself  Being natural and confident around the students, being yourself (Mary Kooy)  What are your, or your friend’s best qualities?

8.  Understanding psychology (human behavior, what motivates us to learn?)  the way good teachers use humor  PE-teaching methods way back compared today’s methods  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJLk86cc E9o&feature=related Bart’s PE-teacher http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJLk86cc E9o&feature=related

9.  make the classroom great place to be and learn, feeling unique, having an interactive experience  Creating learning experiences  using the sences  Experiences make pupil looking forward to the class, they don’t wan’t to miss school

10.  teacher’s charismatic presence  good sense of humor  ability to listen and motivate  innovate, enthusiastic, communicates respectfully  Empathic, patient personality  Great teachers are passionate learners themselves: learning from students

11.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhgQaH 1_iqM&feature=related reminds me of my secondary school’s PE-teacher Tike Sarkkinen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhgQaH 1_iqM&feature=related

14.  http://theapple.monster.com/education/articl es/1989-10-reasons-to-become-a-teacher