Education is the backbone of a nation.  A teacher performs the basic function of educating a nation. So, a good teacher is inevitable. The latent talent of a student cannot flourish without the proper guidance of a teacher. A teacher must be a model for the students.

A good teacher should acquire such qualities as can be followed by the students in their practical lives. A teacher must have adequate knowledge in the relevant subject. He must be studious and he must make the students studious. A teacher must be punctual and economical in every respect. A good teacher must do the right things in right time. He should have a clear and attractive voice. He must take care of all the students of a class. Sometimes, the teacher must play the role of an actor. In a classroom, a teacher has to act using his head, face and limbs to make the meaning clear.

A good teacher must be able to hold the attention of all the students of the class. He must make the class interesting and his class must be suited to the demands of the students. A teacher must be able to tackle any situation in the classroom. There is a saying that teachers are born, not made. Despite this, proper training can make a good and responsible teacher.