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What makes a good teacher?

Teaching training as paid assistants rather than going to uni.

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A teacher from Sydney’s western suburbs has been named one of the top 10 educators in the world.


Tamil Sri Lankan-born Australian Yasodai Selvakumaran has been named a finalist for the $1 million Global Teacher Prize.

The list comprises 10 teachers sapanning 179 countries. 

list of 10

In this interview with Mathematics high school teacher Reham Maklad we discuss what makes a good teacher and what are some of the difficulties that hinder teachers from delivering their best. 

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