January 6, 2026 | 11:35 am
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Becoming a teacher in the modern world certainly requires various skills. There are various skills that teachers need to understand in order to keep up with students today. Moreover, teachers have three times greater influence on student learning outcomes than other school factors. Therefore, a teacher's skills become one of the determinants of education quality.
1. Leadership Role in the Classroom
Teachers not only teach, but also lead the class and school community. Leadership skills help educators motivate students, create a collaborative learning environment, and guide colleagues. Teachers with good leadership capacity generally can prioritize learning and delegate tasks to keep the class focused.
2. Communication as the Foundation of Teaching
Communication skills are key to the relationship between teachers and students, fellow teachers, and parents. Good communicators can deliver material clearly, adjust delivery for various student abilities, and provide effective written feedback. In the classroom, this skill is directly related to a teacher's success in managing students.
3. Problem Solving in Unexpected Situations
Every day, teachers face changing situations-from technical obstacles to student behavior dynamics. Problem-solving skills help educators adjust teaching strategies, develop creative solutions, and model critical thinking for students.
4. Organization and Time Management
Teachers have limited time, while students need to understand quite a lot of material. Organizational skills help educators plan learning schedules, manage class time, and create routines that encourage efficiency. Structured teachers usually create a more productive learning environment.
5. Listening Skills
Active listening is the foundation for teachers to understand student needs. Teachers who are good listeners will find it easier to build trust, recognize emotional issues affecting student behavior, and accept input to improve teaching quality.
6. Adaptive Facing Changes
Teachers are required to adapt quickly to changes in learning plans, diverse learning styles, and new technologies. The ability to adjust teaching approaches directly affects student engagement and learning effectiveness.
7. Creativity in Teaching
Creative educators can more easily motivate students. Integrating innovative learning activities can help students develop analytical, imaginative, and assertive abilities. Creativity is also related to the ability to think outside the usual patterns in the classroom.
8. Managing Student Engagement
Elementary and middle school students have a shorter attention span. Therefore, teachers need to prepare a variety of activities, rest breaks, and methods that can maintain their focus. Student management is a key skill in maintaining the rhythm of learning.
9. Emotional Intelligence in the Classroom
Emotional intelligence enables teachers to understand student emotions and manage classroom situations with empathy. Teachers who are sensitive to changes in student emotions tend to be more effective in responding to conflicts and creating a comfortable and supportive learning environment.
10. Critical Thinking to Make Decisions
Critical thinking skills are needed to design curriculum, assess student progress, and make decisions when unexpected situations arise. Teachers must be able to analyze information objectively and determine steps that are in the students' best interests.
11. Mastering Teaching Technology
Classroom management software has become an important tool in schools. Teachers can assign tasks, conduct quizzes, monitor student progress, and facilitate communication. For students, technology makes it easier to access learning materials at any time.
NUR NADIAH ISLAMIYAH | TEACHERS OF TOMORROW | SAFSIMS | SEMO.EDU
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