Should Teachers Be Paid Based on Student Performance

I don't think teachers should be paid based on how a student performs because some students learn at a different pace and are not always the best test takers. Some students really struggle with the ability to comprehend and retain knowledge needed for taking tests. Teachers can try to help students the best they can but overall it isn't the teachers fault if not all of his or her students tests are at a high percent. As an educator, students can also be lazy and decide to not turn in homework and not study before tests. Teachers can try to involve the parents into trying to help their child with their schoolwork but in the end, it is the students job to remember. This definitely shows teachers shouldn't be paid based on a student's performance.

An effective teacher is someone who is patient and understanding. Being patient is the number one quality in becoming a teacher. As an educator, you have to learn to be patient with differentiated learners and those who struggle in their schoolwork. You also have to be patient with how students behave sometimes. Understanding is very important too because it shows you really care about students when you understand their feelings. Teachers don't need to be their students friends, but students need to be comfortable to be able to come up to a teacher and tell them their concern. These two qualities are very important in any classroom and definitely make an effective teacher.