Tanzania: What Determines a Good Teacher?

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"The ordinary teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." These were the words of American writer William Arthur Ward. His view literally applies to today's teachers. They come in different forms and capacity. Some have natural attributes, while others have perfected the profession to make a difference in society. But we also have the bad teachers out there.

This week we took the initiative to find out more about this priceless profession by talking to different experts, students and parents to share their opinions, experiences and insights about who deserves the honour of a good teacher.

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