Different Types of Teachers

They say that teaching is a noble profession. Teachers guide and shape the minds that will one day be in control of the future. Though they all have the same goal, their personalities make their teaching styles very different and no one teacher is like the other.

Aunt May/ Uncle Ben: They're the ones who greet the class with a fond smile, who remember the individual names, and the ones who are most willing to hear you out. To them the objective of education does not lie in securing good grades, rather it is in the process of learning – the journey versus the destination. They are open to discussing problems that fall outside of the curriculum and are always happy to help. They're the ones who will make an effort to push you, get you to do your best. A trip to their offices is equivalent to a therapy session. These are the teachers you maintain a connection with long after your student years are behind you.

The Willy Wonka: This is the fun, eccentric teacher who is constantly buzzing with excitement. These teachers are unpredictable and full of surprises – they might take to standing on their tables to demonstrate a point, or perhaps assign a 10-page report to be done overnight – yes, they are that crazy. Undoubtedly, these teachers have the most exciting classes and their lessons are not forgotten easily, so you definitely learn something there. The best part of these teachers is they not only seem like children at heart, but they also let this playful part dominate their personalities, no matter their actual age. These are the teachers you want to add on Facebook and become friends with.

The Umbridge: This teacher looks to dominate and enforce unnecessary rules on anyone who is unfortunate enough to cross their path. They will strut into class, a smug sneer perpetually drawn into their faces, while they address you as sarcastically and scathingly possible. Your incompetence as a student will be remarked upon loudly and repeatedly, any attempt to redeem yourself will be seen as incompetence and punishments will be given out liberally. The only way to deal with these teachers is to grit your teeth and wait for the semester/school year to pass by as quickly as possible. Either that, or centaurs. Centaurs work.

The Hollow Man: Even teachers can be shy and introverts – so much so that their presence is almost completely ignored in class. They will speak soundlessly, doodling on the board, while the class is in its usual state of uproar, utterly oblivious to the fact that the teacher is present. The teacher might make a few half-hearted attempts to calm the class down, but will give up without much effort and go back to mumbling to themselves. Though treated as invisible for the greater part of the academic year, their presence is felt strongly on the days when the students get their grades – those C's didn't come out of nowhere.

The Robin Thicke: Well. Uhm. They are exceptionally fond of asking students to come visit them in their offices. And. Uh. Just try and avoid taking their classes.

Teachers take on the immense task of educating students. Their responsibilities include teaching not only math and science, but also providing lessons on virtues, on being honest and being good. The different teaching methods employed by the teachers help the students to learn their subjects, and also know that it is possible to be unique and interesting in a profession, however rigid it may seem.