The 10 commandments of the teacher
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2 min readJan 2, 2024
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Teaching is not an easy task. When I started teaching, my mentor gave me invaluable advice that has proven effective and rewarding. I have never regretted following any one of them.
So, if you are a young teacher, here are the ten commandments I would like to pass on to you. Don’t waste time. Start tomorrow!
Historical version
- Thou shalt honor the time of thy class by thine punctuality
- Thou shalt wear attire befitting a scholar.
- Thou shalt speak in the tongue of proper English
- Thou shalt keep thine personal troubles separate from class
- Thou shalt proclaim the rules before thou enforcest them
- Thou shalt demand excellence from thyself and those thou teaches
- Thou shalt make haste to review and return scholars’ papers
- Thou shalt be steadfast and just in all thy disciplinary dealings
- Thou shalt not bring disrepute upon thy fellow teachers
- Thou shalt ever preserve thy zest for teaching
Modern version
- You will always arrive on time.
- You will wear suitable clothing.
- You will speak in well-formed English.
- You will leave your emotions at the classroom door.
- You will declare the rules before implementing them.
- You will keep high standards for yourself and your students.
- You will mark and return assignments swiftly.
- You will be consistent in your disciplinary measures.
- You will not undermine a colleague.
- You will maintain your zeal at all times!