Great teachers do not teach
We all remember the joy we had while listening to a great teacher. The passion, the energy and the flow in the words made us listen and show interest. Great teachers become sub-conscious role models for students around the world.
I thought about this for a long time. I wondered why such a teacher can inspire numerous students and be remembered decades later, whereas some teachers do not ignite any energy.
Great teachers do not teach. This is the key. It is completely impossible to grasp all the knowledge and experience by listening to a person, and great teachers know that. They, instead of teaching the class material, focus on showing the love of learning.
They do not teach the textbook. They show how to learn. They communicate through the passion and curiosity required for learning. Students sense that, because each individual deeply yearns to learn. We are naturally open to new islands of knowledge, and we seek to have a passionate guidance to take us through. Great teachers communicate through this mentorship energy. We feel that they walked the path, they resonate, and they completely agree to walk the path again with us as they enjoy the process and the destination so much.
They love learning, and they love sharing their love to learn.
In fact, great teachers are great students.
Because in the end, there is no distinction.
