4 Ways to Recognize a True Teacher

There are a lot of people who claim to be teachers. Some have certification from the state, some are followed as gurus, and some offer their services with a “money back guarantee.” But, not one of these qualifications means that a person is actually able to teach.

A True Teacher Has Knowledge, Not “Love” ...

A True Teacher Shows You How to Think, Not What to Think ...

A True Teacher Creates Peers, Not Fans ...

A True Teacher Helps You Find Autonomy, Not Dependence.

You can spot a true teacher by their willingness to really hear you. True teachers will relate to you as a fellow human being able to think on your own. They teach you to help you become a peer, not to mold you into a loyal groupie.

True teachers show pupils how to find the answers themselves and how to manage their own learning. (selfmadescholar.com)