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1. What country do you live in?
2. How old were you on 01.01.07?
3. What helps you to learn better?
4. What makes someone a really good teacher?
5. If you could choose, what would you like to learn?
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1. What country do you live in?
UK
2. What helps you to learn better?
More time to work out activities myself
3. What makes someone a really good teacher?
Someone who likes children and understands them as much as the subject they teach.
4. If you could choose, what would you like to learn?
How to do photography and also how to make digital animations.
1. UK
2. Good work
3. Fun teachers that help
4. I would like P.E
1. I live in the UK.
2. I learn better when the teachers are in better moods and I have fun.
3. A really good teacher would be if they are fun and when they help you with your work when you need it.
4. If I could choose what to learn, it would be dance and to enjoy drama more.
United Kingdom
Having fun and interesting lessons because then I will try to learn even more.
That they are fun and not boring but they also have control over the class and that they are really nice and kind and fair in their punishments.
I would like to learn sport and maybe war (e.g. World War 2) because I love sport and it keeps you fit. The reason I would like to learn about war is because it is fun and interesting. Although I prefer sport.
A1. The u.k
2. When the teacher is in a good mood, and when I am in a reasonable mood.
3. They would have to have a good personality, make work more fun.
4. If I could choose what I would like to learn, it would probably be,
Good sport, dancing and drama school.
i live in the uk
When I understand what I am learning and if we did something fun to understand as well.
When they give advice and help if you’re not learning and someone who knows what there teaching , who is nice and a person who can work with kids!
Art and also design and technolgy because I love to make things and painting!.
UK
When we play games to help us learn because I get a lot out of that.
Helps us when they are kind and help us by giving us advice. What also makes a good teacher is when they have a good personality.
Well I don’t think there is nothing else I would like to learn but there are subject I would like to learn more of. I would like to learn more tech, drama, English and art because they are subjects I think will help me in the future.
I live in the UK
I learn better when the teacher knows what he’s saying a don’t mumble a lot.
A good teacher will not be moody all the time and stop saying “look I’ve had a really bad day and I want you to be extra good” and stop taking their anger out on us even when we done nothing wrong, and less strict.
I would like to learn proper drama and dancing as a curriculum.
uk
More interesting lessons, something you haven’t learned already unless re-capping, I also prefer having teacher assistants in the class not that it just helps the teacher they can also get around quicker and maybe able to helper you quicker which then = saving time to get more work done and maybe you might not then get homework for finishing your work
If they don’t give out homework every lesson, also if they have a little bit of a joke but still do work! Also a pretty fair teacher and try and help the pupils as much as you can so say like if you have homework on the last ten minutes of the lesson spend that time with the pupils to go other the work and make sure most of the class get it if not at least 75% doe’s……also following on from the homework may not need the homework done for the next lesson in a day or two maybe save it till the next lesson….perhaps have atleast two lessons to get it finished, checked, copied up if not neat. As well most teachers just give you homework and say here you go take this an do it for homework
And I would like to learn a lot of subjects apart from history! And find out why I like it. And why I am good at it,also why I enjoy it.it would also be very helpful fotr when you are older and you can tell people in your from,family,etc…
No affence to history or nothing but it can b very interesting.
1. UK
2. One help teacher to each class
3. Organised and good at the subject they tech and a laugh
4. Choose the tech you want
A1I live in the UK.
A2.I learn better when I’m having fun in the lessons, and when the teachers are in a happy mood!
A3. For a really good teacher, they have to be fun and not to let their temper out on the class.
A4.If I could choose anything to learn, it would be drama and dance.
1. What country do you live in?
2. What helps you to learn better?
3. What makes someone a really good teacher?
4. If you could choose, what would you like to learn?
U.K.
Activities, videos and reading.
Someone who isnt really strict but gets the job done and has a sense of humour.
Survival skills and how to ride a motorbike.
1. UK
2. The things that make me learn better is: If I try out the stuff myself or it is explained properly so I know what I’m doing
3. I thing the thing that makes a really good teacher is if they know what they are doing and they if they can actually do what they say e.g. in tech when you make a box they need to be able to make it.
4. I would like to learn le parkour or how to be a stuntman.
u.k.
Playing games and making things.
Modern, fun, active, and funny!!!
How to make a drum kit in technology and BUILD ONE in lesson as my end of term project!!!
I live in the UK
I find that a fun kind teacher helps me feel more relaxed so I work and learn better.
I think the thing that makes a really good teacher is if they’re friendly, relaxed and kind.
If I could choose I would like to learn too ride a motor bike or drive a car at school.
UK
A teacher who explains things really well, and pupils who don’t mess around in lessons make life easier.
A teacher who has a good personality can make pupils work harder and someone who can be strict would make a good teacher.
I would like to do more p.e and some football (soccer).
U.K.
It helps if the teacher would make the lesson more exciting, by playing more games, and to also let us do more independent work.Ithink that a teacher should be…. Kind , helpful and fun, but I also think that we should do educational games.
I would like to know how to build a petrol R.C. car in tech.
1. UK
2. I would like more exciting objectives and more practical lessons. I prefer having a teaching assistant in the lesson who can either help the people who are struggling so that the class isn’t being held back or to help the children who are finding the lesson too easy so that they don’t get bored. I also enjoy doing projects I feel that it gives practical and academic sides to what could be just another piece of normal homework.
3. Someone who is exciting optimistic and fair who can understand why some children wouldn’t be interested in the particular subject and who can try and get into the child’s position. To try and make the lessons as fun as possible but not to get out of order because I feel that the happier you are in a lesson the more work and more good work you are likely to do. I like teachers who don’t give out homework every lesson and also when they give out projects. I always enjoy it when teachers pretty much let you take over instead of just giving you a textbook to work from.
4. First of all I would learn every subject and find out what I am best at and what I like the most, then I would feel that the stuff I am not that good at and that I don’t enjoy is not very important to me at the moment or in later life. I also think it would be very good and important for children to have one lesson once a week that would teach you things you need to know in general life like what to do if someone is choking like how to deal with it.
More fun lessons, and more people to talk to.
If they were a teacher that could teach any subject and the best at that subject mostly PE.IT WOULD HAVE TO BE SOMONE THAT IS FAIR AND COOL.
IT WOULD DEFNLETLY BE PE.
I live in the UK
When I understand things and like the subject I learn better
Happiness, bossiness and nice personality makes a good teacher. And also someone who knows what there on about.
I would like to learn design and technology, and more art and more drama. And in art I would like to do more painting and i would also like to learn dancing!
I live in England.
The thing that helps me to learn better is when you can join in with the activity or the thing that you are learning.
The thing that makes a teacher really good is that when they improvise what they are saying for example ‘the Normans won to the Vikings’ which is really dull but if they say’ the Vikings tried really hard to beet the Normans’ that would make a teacher really good.
I would like to learn how to do calligraphy because I have heard that it is really good and how to go sailing.
U.K.
To learn better, I feel that I need a god teacher that helps a lot.
For me to feel that a teacher is good they need to be quite strict but not too strict and keep people quiet so I can concentrate and some one that has a sense of humour, also that if one person is naughty the don’t blame us all.
I would like to learn to do things in a more fun & practical way.
1.What country do you live in?
The country I live in is in the United States.
2.How old were you on 01.01.07?
I was twelve at the time of January 1, 2007.
3.What helps you to learn better?
There are different ways for me to learn because it depends on what it is. For example, if I had to learn responsibility I would have to have privilege to do a task in order to experience it. If I was learning subject in school, the best way for me to learn them is if I pay attention, allowed to learn my special ways, and cooperating with the teacher.
4.What makes someone a really good teacher?
Something that would make really good teacher is giving second chances if they think students would do better afterwards. Also, when a student is really stressed at home and at school, the teacher would try to understand and comfort them, making the student feel someone is there for them.
5.If you could choose, what would you like to learn?
If I could choose to learn something, I would like to learn many languages and improve on speaking Vietnamese. I would also like to more about marine biology because underwater life interests me.
1. What country do you live in?
I live in the United States of America.
2. How old were you on 01.01.07?
On 01/01/07 I was thirteen years old.
3. What helps you to learn better?
A teacher who will break the lesson down, step by step to make it easier to comprehend.
4. What makes someone a really good teacher?
In my opinion a good teacher would have to be one who takes their time with questions, speaks with students individually until they understand it and if they are able to show the children a positive attitude.
5. If you could choose, what would you like to learn?
If I could choose what I wanted to learn I would have to say Graphics Design
1. I live in the United States.
2. On 1/1/07 I was twelve years old.
3. I learn things better when I take them step- by – step, slowly.
4. A really good teacher would be easy to talk to, not too strict, and really nice.
5. I would like to learn more about animals in school, and do more hands-on activities.
1.) What country do you live in?
I live in the United States of America.
2.) How old were you on 01.01.07?
I was 13 years old on 01.01.07.
3.) What helps you to learn better?
I learn better in a quiet enviroment.
4.) What makes someone a really good teacher?
A really good teacher is someone on who is focused and doesn’t just go by the book.
5.) If you could choose, what would you like to learn?
I would like to learn more about medicine and how to be a doctor.
1.) What country do you live in? U.S.A
2.) How old were you on 01.01.07? I was 12 years old
3.)What helps you learn better? Music
4.) What makes someone a really good teacher? When the teach makes sure every kid is participating in class.
5.) If you could choose, what would you like to learn? If I could choose I would like to learn about the study of penguins.
I live in the United States of America. I was 12 on 1/1/07, but I will be 13 in a couple of days. Two things really help me to learn;background noise (music, TV,ect.) and class discussions and/or debates. Someone who is a really good teacher holds class discussions on what we are learning. I wold love to go to a school where I would be able to work on dressage (a type of horse-back riding) at least twice a week beacuse I love to horse-back ride and would love to be able to further my knowledge in dressage so I can go to more advanced shows.
Hi, my name is Katie, I live in the United States of America.
On January 1, 2007 I was 12 years old.
I learn alot better when I am in a quiet room, listening to soft music.
Good humor and a strict attitude makes a really good teacher.
If I could choose somthing dfifferent to learn, I would pick cooking because, I would like to be a cook when im older.
1)I live in the United States of America.
2)I was 12 years old on 1-1-07.
3)I prefer to learn hands on.
4)I think that a good teacher takes time to explain thing in class.
5)I would like to learn about ancient history.
1.) What country do you live in?
I live in the United States of America.
2.) How old were you on 01/01/07?
I was 12 years old on 01/01/07, but my birthday is coming up soon and I will be 13
3.) What helps you to learn better?
I learn better when we do hands on learning not just reading from a book, because it is hard for me to focus
4.) What makes someone a really good teacher?
A good teacher is someone that is nice but knows how to control the class, and get work done.
5.) If you could choose, what would you like to learn?
If I could choose I would go to a school of the arts, and take acting and dance classes.
Hi, my name is Mary, I live in the United States of America. On January 1,07 I was 13 years old. When I am alone or in a quiet space I work best. To make a really good teacher they need to know what there talking about. If I could choose something to learn I would pick cooking, pottery and woodshop, because they are really fun and educating activities.
Hi, my name is Sara. I live in the United States of America. On 1/01/07 I was 13 years old. I learn best in a quiet room. And for great teachers, they should be in control of everyone, and be kind. Then, if I were to choose something to do in school or an after school program it would be woodshop. I would like woodshop because it would be fun to make my own masterpiece. Those are some of my thoughts on education.
Hi my name is Giancarlo. I’m 13 and i live in the United States of America. For me an interactive class helps me learn. I think what makes a good teacher is that they are not all uptight and don’t go straight from the book. If I had a choice to learn what I wanted I would take woodshop.
1. I live in the United States of America.
2. I was 13 years old on 1/1/07.
3. Visuals and things related to things I like help me learn.
4. Someone who is fun and is eager to tech makes a good teacher.
5. In school I would like to learn more about ancient history. Out of school I would like to learn more animals and farm managment.
1. My name is Max and I live in the United States of America
2. I was twelve years old on 01/01/07
3. Working in groups of three people helps me learn better.
4. What makes someone a very good teacher is there ability to help you if you are struggling.
5. I would like to have more gym and computer classes.
1. What country do you live in?
I live in the United States of America.
2. How old were you in 01.01.07
On Jan. 1 07 I was 13 years old.
3. What helps you learn better?
I learn better when it is quiet and we are in smaller groups of people.
4. What makes someone a good teacher?
A good teacher knows what your weaknesses and what you’re high points are.
5. If you could choose, what would learn.
I would learn about stocks and how to be a stock broker.
The country I live in is the United States. I was twelve years old on 1/1/2007. Working in groups help me learn better. A good teacher is when the teacher teaches by the text book. If I could choose what I want to learn would be American History.
1. What country do you live in?
I live in the United States of America.
2. How old were you on 01.01.07?
I was 12 years old.
3. What helps you learn better?
I think having discussions and working in groups helps me learn better.
4. What makes someone a really good teacher?
The characteristics of a really good teacher would be……
-makes learning fun
-is kind
-does not yell
5. If you could choose, what would you like to learn?
I think I would like to learn more about animation and how to draw cartoons.
1.) I live in the United States of America.
2.)On 01.01.07 I was 13 years old.
3.)What helps me to learn is making flashcards and reading to myself, not outloud.
4.) Being fun, having good methods and is good at explaining things I don’t understand is what makes a good techer.
5.) I would like to learn more foreign languages such as Italian, French, Latin, and German.
1. I live in the United States.
2. I was 13 years old.
3. The method that helps me to learn better is seeing things visually.
4.The thing that makes a really good teacher is someone who is fair and is good at teaching a concept.
5. I would like to learn environmental science.
1. I live in the United States.
2. On 01/01/07 I was 12 years old.
3. I think seeing an example helps me to learn better. It also helps me when I am in a group.
4. I think being able to discuss your thoughts in class makes a good teacher. Also someone who understands children makes a good teacher.
5. I would like to learn more about Math and Science.
1.) I live in the United States of America.
2.) On January 1st, 2007 i was 13 years old.
3.) What helps me learn better is a reading over the information a couple of times before the test.
4.) A really good teacher is one who will go over the information more than once so they make sure you understand it.
5.) If I could choose i would go to a school for the arts and take dancing and acting classes
1. What country do you live in? I live in the United States of America.
2. How old were you on 01.01.07? I was fourteen years old.
3. What helps you to learn better? I feel like I learn better when I study daily the material I learned that day in class. This way I will be caught up and ready to move on in class.
4. What makes someone a really good teacher? I think that a good teacher is someone who makes sure every student understands the material before a test. This person should help the students learn the material, even if it means changing the test date. This way everyone will understand what was taught and get good grades.
5. If you could choose, what would you like to learn? I would like to learn Latin. I find it very interesting and helpful for other subjects. It, I think, is a great thing for junior high school kids to learn.
1. What country do you live in? I live in the United States of America.
2. How old were you on 01.01.07? I was thirteen years old.
3. What helps you to learn better? It helps me to learn better when things that we are learning are compared to everyday things.
4. What makes someone a really good teacher? A really good teacher would be someone who challenges us, but makes learning fun at the same time.
5. If you could choose, what would you like to learn? I would like to learn Latin because i think it would help me with my vocabulary.
1. What country do you live in?
I live in the United States.
2. How old were you on 01.01.07?
I was 13 years old.
3. What helps you to learn better?
I like to listen to clasical music and to go somewhere quiet.
4. What makes someone a really good teacher?
One that doesn’t give too much homework, is really nice, and has a good sense of humor.
5. If you could choose, what would you like to learn?
I would like to learn how to bake and cook different foods.
1. I live in the U.S.
2. I was 14 years old.
3. By reviewing it over a few times, and breaking it down into smaller parts.
4. I think by making learning fun and easy for everyone, but at the same time challenging the students.
5. I would love to learn about the human brain. To learn how it works and why we do certain things. Why things are easier for some people, and how things in our life or the people around us make us think and do things. I find thins like that interesting , and would love to find the answers to them.
1. What country do you live in? I live in the United States of America.
2. How old were you on 01.01.07? I was fourteen years old.
3. What helps you to learn better? I learn better when I read the material out loud.
4. What makes someone a really good teacher? A really good teacher is someone that will make sure you know the material they that they are teaching.
5. If you could choose, what would you like to learn? I would like to learn about marine biology, because when I grow up I would like to be a marine biologist.
1.) What country do you live in?
I currently live in the United States of America.
2.) How old were you on 01.01.07?
I was 14 years old on January 1, 2007.
3.) What helps you learn better?
I learn best when I’ve read the material by myself, and then discussed it with my class. Visual examples and experiments also help me learn and understand the material best. Pneumonic tricks also help me in my education.
4.) What makes someone a really good teacher?
A good teacher is very fair, and treats all of the students equally. The teacher will also give the class the benefit of the doubt, and trust them. Most importantly, the teacher makes learning fun. A good teacher must find a way to arouse the students’ interest in the subject, and to find ways to get the students enthusiastic to learn. Fun/creative projects would allow students to enjoy themselves and learn at the same time. Few homework assignments also wouldn’t hurt.
5.) If you could choose, what would you like to learn?
Personally, I would really enjoy taking a creative writing course, coupled with business management, as well as other things that would help me survive after I have graduated college. On a more whimsical note, I would love to learn how to speak and read Japanese.
1. What country do you live in? I live in the United States.
2. How old were you on 1/1/07? I was 13.
3. What helps you to learn better? I learn best through studying and note taking.
4. What makes someone a really good teacher? A good teacher is someone who is always encourageable and does not bore the kids with the same old routine day in and day out.
5. If you could choose, what would you like to learn? I would like to learn even more in math and grammar. I do well in these subjects and would like to learn even more about them.