How to be a cool teacher
How to be a cool teacher
Author(s): Adriana Geantă, Ancuța IonescuSubject(s): Educational Psychology, Pedagogy
Published by: Editura Pro Universitaria
Keywords: cool teacher; strategies; technology; modern education;
Summary/Abstract: Being a "cool teacher" goes beyond popularity; it entails fostering an environmentwhere students feel respected, inspired, and engaged. This paper explores thecharacteristics and teaching strategies that define a cool teacher, focusing onstudent-centered pedagogy, emotional intelligence, effective communication, andthe integration of technology in modern education. Drawing from educationalpsychology and pedagogical research, this essay presents actionable insights foreducators who wish to build stronger connections with their students whilemaintaining academic rigor. Every educator wishes to be the cool teacher allstudens love, but many fail to understand what exactly students love about suchteachers. In our opinion, attributes that students higly appreciate include fair,unbiased behavior, creating a positive atmosphere in the classroom, beingapproachable and kind, enthusiastic personality, engaging and encouragingcreative thinking.
Journal: Analele Universităţii din Craiova, Seria Ştiinţe Filologice, Limbi Străine Aplicate
- Issue Year: 2025
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 107-116
- Page Count: 9
- Language: English
