The Traits of a Person Committed to Education and lifelong learning

1. True democrat

A person commited to education must practice inclusiveness. Contrarian views should be welcomed. Healthy debate and vigorous discussions should be promoted to ensure that the best decisions can be reached.

2. Empathy

As keepers of knowledge educators can be perceived as snobbish and even arrogant. Be empathatic towards a a learner. Imparting knowledge would be a lot smoother if learners did not have to be made to look stupid.

3. Leads by example

Can't tell a learner to do something if we are not prepared to do it ourselves.

4. Motivated

If a person wants to improve, they must want to improve. For others to follow our example, we must be sufficiently motivated to improve.

5. Patience and Perseverance

Learning a new skill takes time and effort. At first we may not be successful but we must learn, reflect and try again.

6. Welcome mistakes

Be more tolerant and understanding of mistakes.

7. Cultivate a healthy sense of humour