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What Makes Great Teaching?

 There are many things I'd like to say that make great teaching. Teachers play a major role in the lives of their students and sometimes they may forget that. Growing up I had different types of teachers that I took many lessons from, but not just school-wise but life-wise as well. Some inspired me, while others made me genuinely question if this whole school thing was for me. Luckily I kept going and as I got older, I found myself taking a lot more from them than I thought I ever would. My past teachers really helped pave a way for me into knowing what I want to be and knowing that I also had some I can still turn to for anything no matter how long it's been since I've last seen them. I was inspired by any of them and found characteristics from them that I think make great teaching. Providing an environment for students where they are excited to learn and also feel safe are the two main things I would say make great teaching. Throughout this course, I was able to learn so ...