Is this the trait of a genuine teacher?

[SimpleGuy]

I have noticed that I always am trying to explain something to myself like I’m speaking with my friend. Is that the characteristic of a true teacher? Who feels the same?

[Jacob Morres]

it could be. you should look into principles of a great teacher and see if it aligns 

[Hojo]

Me too. Other peoples voices will come into my head and then I will answer them like im trying to tell them lol,

Edited Saturday at 02:15 AM by Hojo

[WonderSeeker]

On 10/10/2025 at 7:12 AM, SimpleGuy said:

I have noticed that I always am trying to explain something to myself like I’m speaking with my friend. Is that the characteristic of a true teacher? Who feels the same?

As a teacher, the friendly-mentor / firm-instructor duality is a fine-line.

You wanna be friendly but also keep a distance. The key is this:

1) As you teach, you scan the room for feedback.

• Are they confused?
• Are they dozing off?
• Do they understand?
• Are they having fun?
• Are they distracted?
• Are they focused?
• Etc.

2) Accept the feedback & respond appropriately.

Not sure how you do that with as you teach yourself tho...

I personally like being friends with me. But standards are good too