The 5 principles of highly effective teachers: Pierre Pirard at TEDxGhent

After a high profile career as CEO, Pierre Pirard decided to redirect his focus and became a teacher. Working in Brussels' most disadvantaged neighbourhoods, he discovered that these children -- usually portrayed as troublemakers -- are able to rise above this negative image. He believes that these kids are the future of our society and that we should care for their education, no matter what their socio-cultural and economical background is.

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[SejSadiSagradi]

The four 'principles' of leadership and teaching:

1. Believe in your students and let them know you believe in them.
2. Set important goals for the student.
3. Plan purposefully how to achieve the important goals.
4. Invest in your student: Ensure the student stays on target.

[binahong]

I LOVE the idea of how we, as teachers, have the power to change the motivation levels of students. I have been a teacher for over 20 years and have learned a lot from this talk. Thank you!

[MM-Bright-Maths]

I'm a teacher and I completely agree with Pierre the speaker, but one thing which I have observed is that it's so hard to make the learners believe if you don't believe in self first. So I'm really working on myself to be a firm believer, because that's why I went and got a certificate to be able to teach; because of the passion and drive for Mathematics, and now having lost my faith and belief through discouragement and losing hope in the education system, I wish to reclaim my faith and my love for this way of life.

[akbarmajidi]

I would love to listen to him now in 2021.

[sandracarli]

Good teacher care about their pupils. I heard also many pupils checking the teacher and saying that some teachers were very disrespectful to them. Showing respect to pupils is as important as showing it to colleagues and other people.

[mubarakbinabri]

I believe that teachers should show collaboration, adaptability and empathy in teaching. We know that teachers are delivering a great message could change the world 🌎.

[MegaKarume]

An inspiring and great presentation! Thank you so much.

[englishwithtaryar]

“Education is the best weapon you have ever had “ great speech !!

[WalterMosca]

As each hair on our heads is counted we know and believe in each student by name and uniquely guide every one in his or her unique path to success.

[diptadasgupta]

very well said. I am also a teacher for last 30 years, and I agree that path to objective is not easy but certianly achievable.

[bartholomewkamlewe]

Found myself watching while preparing for my first micro teaching tomorrow. These are powerful principles

[abirelshaban]

So passionate teacher and a true leader. I agree with you 100% <3

[angelanave]

Working on getting my teaching certificate so I can teach here in Germany. Thanks for the insight, Pierre!

[DiligentLinguist]

Kahlil Gibran, a Lebanese-American writer, once said that "if the teacher is indeed wise, he does not bid you enter the house of his wisdom, but rather LEADS YOU to the threshold of YOUR OWN MIND."

[deannastitesduyao]

This still applies today! Great talk. Thank you!

[justkidding]

I totally relate to this man with life.

[PSWEducationLeadership]

Children who experience socio-cultural barriers in communities and live within deprived areas should have access to teachers who have high expectations and believe in them.

[richelissevandenberg]

And this was when I knew that I actually am a true teacher at heart and will make it my life’s profession

[rashadjaveed]

No doubt. "A teacher is a leader". This talk affirms it authentically. Informative talk.

[Hellwood]

I love this video. It is clear and concise in revealing the secrets of effective teaching.