TEACHING par excellence (3) - What personality traits a teacher ought to have

QUOTED from Hazrat ALI (r.a.)
Abstain from 3 things: Argumentation, Excessive talking (or excessive wealth), Things that did not concern him / her
Save others from 3 things: Do not criticize anyone, Donot insult anyone, Do not search for faults of anyone
Join them in their laughter and surprise
Tolerate …
Help, advise other to help…
Never accept any praise that went beyond one actually was
Never interrupt conversation of the questioner ….

OTHERS TRAITS enumerated in the book
Give attention to each - no perference
Be accessible to learners
Encourage questioning
Be cheerful, loving, joking
Be humble
Be composed, resolute, meticulous in planning, actions and talk
Dignified bearing
Clarified and explained, to the level of audience, to the situation
Be eloquent, laconic, best choice of language (words, expressions)
Excellent manner, sound management
Dealt with differences of Learners
Learners’ Yearnings + their Apprehensions
Followed middle path – not excessive, no shortcomings
Balanced between here and hereafter
Applied the knowledge, clearly expounded the principles
Encouraged sharing ‘Convey, what I say…’
Remained firm and steadfast | bravery and valour
Always very generous to others
Deeply concerned about well-being of learners and others

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