Who is a good teacher?

I am an accidental teacher. About 3 years ago, I discovered I have a knack for teaching, and since then, I have been teaching.

Over this time period, I realised there’s one highly underrated trait:

Asking questions.

– Not to test learners.

– Not to put them on the spot.

But to make them think.

Questions are not only for evaluation. They could be tools for thinking if used correctly.

Learners do not always need to know the answer.

What matters is that they try to recall.

They think.

Because once the mind has struggled with a question, even briefly, it appreciates the answer more and the explanation sinks in much better.

So, in my limited experience, a good teacher is the one who creates moments of thought by asking the right questions clearly.

Thoughts?