Learning is a lifelong process, beginning at birth. So, parents should be considered their child's first teacher. As such, parents can provide an insight into their child that a teacher should use to best meet student's educational needs.

Every student is an individual, with their own different levels of achievement, interest, and learning style. The teacher should take all of these into consideration when creating the learning environment and teaching the curriculum.

It is the teachers responsibility to provide a safe place, both physically and emotionally for optimal educational growth of all students. Every student should feel that they belong and find acceptance in the classroom. The teacher should have student work prominently displayed so students have clear ownership of the classroom.

The teacher should model work habits, attitude, and a love of learning in order to cultivate that love in the students. The teacher should have an interesting and creative environment, and provide meaningful assignments for students to encourage extending knowledge through critical thinking and creativity.

When considering discipline, the teacher must treat all students with respect and in a consistent manner.