teachers
- The teachers have an ability to observe and get to know each child’s nature, interests, personality and characteristics.
- They have self-control.
- They radiate joy and have a genuine love for the children.
- They are basically peaceful.
- They are interested in and knowledgeable about many things and open to discovery and spontaneity.
- They model a love of learning in their own lives
- They are skilled in a variety of things and good at communication.
- They have some talents to share.
- They are good at working with others.
- They are able to bring in resources.
- They love nature.
- They are working on themselves and have some practice in introspection and self-evaluation.
- They are confident of themselves as guides and able to let the children explore and make mistakes without shame and blame.
- They are not threatened by a child’s curiosity or questioning of their ideas.
- They are able to be aware of the emotional climate in the group or the individual and can work to restore harmony and good feelings.
- But really, here at Oasis everyone is a teacher and everyone is a learner.
- We all learn from each other;