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.

[@HassanAli-km7nj]

good

[@alaminacarim4963]

thanks

[@balajiengineeringworksarmo9848]

Златни бор thank u

[@sylvia5170]

Fifth principle (secret): You and your pupil have to work very work very hard.

[@mohamadfarhanbinshamsudins8593]

Last one that we can add from this video, enhance our children or students with leadership skills..

[@binahong6604]

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!

[@truthsetyoufree104]

Imagine differentiated instruction, collaborative learning, and students centered learning, all in one. Teachers who have not used Sabere Synergistic Board will continue to be overworked and burned out. SSB is sweeping Asia. Asian schools are adopting American evolution in education. Go figure!!! It makes the teacher's job easy and increases students' engagement, learning, and learning gains. It is the board that teachers usually so "Oh my god" when they see it. Check it out. It will turn your teaching life around. Innovation Drives Education!!!

[@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.

[@alexandragriseltellovalenz1029]

That sounds amazing! I feel motivated, too! thanks a lot

[@joans6047]

@Mohale Mokoetje ~ yes! You said it! These last few years of education have been demoralizing and discouraging to teachers. I'm right there with you. I am digging deeply to restore what's been damaged and hopefully not lost ! Wishing you the best in 2022!

[@ems7623]

It's okay to lose your faith in education. Teaching is exhausting. It can often be underappreciated. It usually doesn't pay wonderfully. Many leave the progession from exhaustion, because you are always always giving so much of yourself. And sometimes, leaving is what you need to do to take care of yourself. For a short time, for a long time, maybe forever. That's okay too. Forgive yourself for needing to care for yourself.

[@williamcardenas177]

@@ems7623 i agree my teacher just started teaching again and talks about how she plans to quit teaching because she doesn't want to teach chemistry to kids who are forced to learn it

[@davidking4849]

@MM-Bright-Maths may your passion and belief be restored to you in the name of Jesus Christ.

[@akbarmajidi3934]

I would love to listen to him now in 2021.

[@akshubhau5249]

I am listening him in 2022😂

[@jia110]

@@akshubhau5249 same

[@elvirat5492]

Im listening

[@AJBulava]

You realize you are the first type of teacher he talked about.

[@akbarmajidi3934]

I saw this by chance again here in 2024

[@MegaKarume]

An inspiring and great presentation! Thank you so much.

[@abirelshaban]

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

[@truthsetyoufree104]

Imagine differentiated instruction, collaborative learning, and students centered learning, all in one. Teachers who have not used Sabere Synergistic Board will continue to be overworked and burned out. SSB is sweeping Asia. Asian schools are adopting American evolution in education. Go figure!!! It makes the teacher's job easy and increases students' engagement, learning, and learning gains. It is the board that teachers usually so "Oh my god" when they see it. Check it out. It will turn your teaching life around. Innovation Drives Education!!!

[@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.

[@deannastitesduyao1400]

This still applies today! Great talk. Thank you!

[@truthsetyoufree104]

Imagine differentiated instruction, collaborative learning, and students centered learning, all in one. Teachers who have not used Sabere Synergistic Board will continue to be overworked and burned out. SSB is sweeping Asia. Asian schools are adopting American evolution in education. Go figure!!! It makes the teacher's job easy and increases students' engagement, learning, and learning gains. It is the board that teachers usually so "Oh my god" when they see it. Check it out. It will turn your teaching life around. Innovation Drives Education!!!

[@mubarakbinabri3446]

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 🌎.

[@justkidding9130]

I totally relate to this man with life.

[@englishwithtaryar6044]

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

[@bartholomewkamlewe3073]

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

[@truthsetyoufree104]

Imagine differentiated instruction, collaborative learning, and students centered learning, all in one. Teachers who have not used Sabere Synergistic Board will continue to be overworked and burned out. SSB is sweeping Asia. Asian schools are adopting American evolution in education. Go figure!!! It makes the teacher's job easy and increases students' engagement, learning, and learning gains. It is the board that teachers usually say "Oh my god" when they see it. Check it out. It will turn your teaching life around. Innovation Drives Education!!!

[@sandracarli1110]

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.

[@truthsetyoufree104]

Imagine differentiated instruction, collaborative learning, and students centered learning, all in one. Teachers who have not used Sabere Synergistic Board will continue to be overworked and burned out. SSB is sweeping Asia. Asian schools are adopting American evolution in education. Go figure!!! It makes the teacher's job easy and increases students' engagement, learning, and learning gains. It is the board that teachers usually so "Oh my god" when they see it. Check it out. It will turn your teaching life around. Innovation Drives Education!!!

[@nextleader7543]

In America teachers indoctrinate their students in socialist, LGBT agenda. Those teachers need to be fired.

[@rashadjaveed274]

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

[@Hellwood5]

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

[@thespiritualpilgrim]

What an endearing talk and absolutely correct! Excellent work to you sir for actually using your brain to independently think for yourself and question the teacher's as to why their classes succeed or suffer. I hope that the French language teacher was used as new teacher training that clearly needs to be rolled out not only within that one school but across the board. Bravo for sharing what you had learned from the children and the teachers alike. Many thanks from, An aspiring leader! 👏👏👏👏

[@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.

[@truthsetyoufree104]

Imagine differentiated instruction, collaborative learning, and students centered learning, all in one. Teachers who have not used Sabere Synergistic Board will continue to be overworked and burned out. SSB is sweeping Asia. Asian schools are adopting American evolution in education. Go figure!!! It makes the teacher's job easy and increases students' engagement, learning, and learning gains. It is the board that teachers usually say "Oh my god" when they see it. Check it out. It will turn your teaching life around. Innovation Drives Education!!!

[@mimilalasinglemomlr6787]

but now a days students are very difficult they want to rule on the class which is not good

[@michaelmarchiano9810]

Excellent talk.

[@gratitute1]

That is soooooo true. Love it. Thank u.

[@angelanave148]

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

[@ems7623]

These are wise words. I would like to hear more practical tips.

[@truthsetyoufree104]

Imagine differentiated instruction, collaborative learning, and students centered learning, all in one. Teachers who have not used Sabere Synergistic Board will continue to be overworked and burned out. SSB is sweeping Asia. Asian schools are adopting American evolution in education. Go figure!!! It makes the teacher's job easy and increases students' engagement, learning, and learning gains. It is the board that teachers usually so "Oh my god" when they see it. Check it out. It will turn your teaching life around. Innovation Drives Education!!!

[@englishwithpaul2409]

A teacher after my own heart...

[@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."

[@truthsetyoufree104]

Imagine differentiated instruction, collaborative learning, and students centered learning, all in one. Teachers who have not used Sabere Synergistic Board will continue to be overworked and burned out. SSB is sweeping Asia. Asian schools are adopting American evolution in education. Go figure!!! It makes the teacher's job easy and increases students' engagement, learning, and learning gains. It is the board that teachers usually so "Oh my god" when they see it. Check it out. It will turn your teaching life around. Innovation Drives Education!!!

[@susanwelch3895]

Excellent! So very true!!! I am a teacher and I feel the same way.

[@truthsetyoufree104]

Imagine differentiated instruction, collaborative learning, and students centered learning, all in one. Teachers who have not used Sabere Synergistic Board will continue to be overworked and burned out. SSB is sweeping Asia. Asian schools are adopting American evolution in education. Go figure!!! It makes the teacher's job easy and increases students' engagement, learning, and learning gains. It is the board that teachers usually say "Oh my god" when they see it. Check it out. It will turn your teaching life around. Innovation Drives Education!!!

[@richelissevandenberg134]

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

[@truthsetyoufree104]

Imagine differentiated instruction, collaborative learning, and students centered learning, all in one. Teachers who have not used Sabere Synergistic Board will continue to be overworked and burned out. SSB is sweeping Asia. Asian schools are adopting American evolution in education. Go figure!!! It makes the teacher's job easy and increases students' engagement, learning, and learning gains. It is the board that teachers usually so "Oh my god" when they see it. Check it out. It will turn your teaching life around. Innovation Drives Education!!!

[@swethayeluri3611]

excellent seminar I would like to know more on rules of a teacher behavior in class plz

[@jeannyjean13]

You have to set the goals which means an ambition !! And believe that you will get to achieve it

[@bartholomewkamlewe3073]

"Educaton is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world." Nelson Mandela

[@jenniferb.8244]

I think the fifth principle is - 5.) The secret is that the teacher and the students will have to work hard, because implementing these principals, will not be easy. I really enjoyed this video, because my interest was sparked by many things Mr. Pirard said. Thank you for sharing. Also, a well deserved thanks to Mrs. Antoni. Mrs. Antoni seems to be a really great teacher! Job well done!

[@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.

[@vwilliams8196]

You can have high expectations, but the system works against those expectations. For instance. in my school system, students are placed into band yet do not pay for their instruments. Often times, the band teacher will have 40 children in his or her room, and about 15 or more will not have an instrument. Then the band teacher is expected to build a good program. When other more affluent systems have parents who care enough to get their child an instrument. Even when they don't have the money. I stress "don't have the money," because often a parent in "deprived neighborhoods will spend about 300 dollars on their child's shoes and hair but won't get the kid an instrument. You can't teach school when you have intruders from the neighborhood coming into the school, to harm children. True story, once an intruder came through the window. He was a male, and beat up this girl. Doors locked, everything locked, but no one thought to lock the window.

[@ems7623]

Yes. Agreed. But that, on its own isn't enough for success. You will always be within against the negative impact of what happens to them in their homes and communities - or, more often, what does NOT happen.

[@duskrjl5517]

we need today teacher think as this way \all my love and respect/

[@ouissalsadouni2837]

Thank you ! That was inspiring

[@truthsetyoufree104]

Imagine differentiated instruction, collaborative learning, and students centered learning, all in one. Teachers who have not used Sabere Synergistic Board will continue to be overworked and burned out. SSB is sweeping Asia. Asian schools are adopting American evolution in education. Go figure!!! It makes the teacher's job easy and increases students' engagement, learning, and learning gains. It is the board that teachers usually say "Oh my god" when they see it. Check it out. It will turn your teaching life around. Innovation Drives Education!!!

[@polina_hovlina]

Wow! It really was great. I liked this special atmosphere that Pierre Pirard creates with his story. It is felt that he is really interested in his students, in improving their skills and, most importantly, he BELIEVE. That kind of dedication motivates you to try. Thanks for the structured speech.

[@ayasarsour2860]

Thank you very much 😊

[@pascalelauretteoupoh5714]

in my opinion teaching is a great job when u love help everyone.

[@farisirfann8367]

I love help people.. but i have problem with my confidence level.

[@truthsetyoufree104]

Imagine differentiated instruction, collaborative learning, and students centered learning, all in one. Teachers who have not used Sabere Synergistic Board will continue to be overworked and burned out. SSB is sweeping Asia. Asian schools are adopting American evolution in education. Go figure!!! It makes the teacher's job easy and increases students' engagement, learning, and learning gains. It is the board that teachers usually say "Oh my god" when they see it. Check it out. It will turn your teaching life around. Innovation Drives Education!!!

[@kaliniaczek]

4 years before this speech Pierre Pirard found himself in the middle life crisis. That was the time to change something. From someone who had been leading companies, he decided to become a teacher - easy job, students willing to listen and study, a long holiday, 20 working hours a week. A working place he also chose meticulously - Molenbeek in Brussels. In the school he found many different people representing different worlds. He discovered that for some teachers things work quite well, and for the others do not. Some teachers couldn't make a change (name the why's) and others could improve the lives of others dramatically. In the comment below, there are four principles that Mrs Teacher shared with Pierre, ones that he wants to share with us. Then he comes back to leadership with this quote: "True leadership lies in guiding others to success. In ensuring that everyone is performing at their best, doing the work they are pledged to do and doing it well." In his school in Molenbeek he has met more leaders than anywhere else.

[@johnjackson8207]

Truly inspirational please let me know the address of the shop and your students name as we have a church in Brussels and we can guide congregation members to reach out to Dunia and support her shop.

[@user-jm2ds5og6z]

I loved it! It was very interesting!

[@jakemf1]

Amazing how many people who have gone through school know so little about school! We have this ego centric view that we are going to change the world!

[@truthsetyoufree104]

Imagine differentiated instruction, collaborative learning, and students centered learning, all in one. Teachers who have not used Sabere Synergistic Board will continue to be overworked and burned out. SSB is sweeping Asia. Asian schools are adopting American evolution in education. Go figure!!! It makes the teacher's job easy and increases students' engagement, learning, and learning gains. It is the board that teachers usually so "Oh my god" when they see it. Check it out. It will turn your teaching life around. Innovation Drives Education!!!

[@greencoolmoss]

@@truthsetyoufree104 overrated. its just a board

[@zmitch88]

Eager to learn from you. 👍💡

[@fidandadasova9629]

Perfect 🎯👏👏👏

[@MichelleLett-watch]

Teaching is a agreat phenomena that can change the outlook of personal and social context of education..

[@truthsetyoufree104]

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[@nextleader7543]

What a pile of nonsense. Is this a chat bot or real person writing this?

[@user-jm2ds5og6z]

great video hes very entertaining and has great advice

[@zacklee9260]

I am still new as a teacher. I was so wrong to think that I can teach students. I can deliver the lessons, but not motivating the students. I have a long way ahead of me in becoming an effective teacher. And I'll keep doing that.

[@ainashtleubayeva2678]

how about incorporating project and team work as well as peers education (when kids teach each other)?

[@zahraahmed6496]

Teachers are well respected in other countries unlike in America

[@joans6047]

For certain!

[@5MinutePsychology]

I really agree that we should all trust our students and believe in them. I wish every student could have a teacher, at least one, who believes in them. I feel we wouldn’t have to deal with so many psychological issues, including students committing suicide.

[@truthsetyoufree104]

Imagine differentiated instruction, collaborative learning, and students centered learning, all in one. Teachers who have not used Sabere Synergistic Board will continue to be overworked and burned out. SSB is sweeping Asia. Asian schools are adopting American evolution in education. Go figure!!! It makes the teacher's job easy and increases students' engagement, learning, and learning gains. It is the board that teachers usually say "Oh my god" when they see it. Check it out. It will turn your teaching life around. Innovation Drives Education!!!

[@edengracia9124]

I love it❤

[@ahmadhasanulbasri6512]

I need the essence of the discussion above ... can anyone help me?

[@Swingdancemontreal]

Does Mr. Picard has a website or a blog?

[@reasieducation4638]

Productive

[@amalabuzar303]

I'm watching this video just because I gotta present a powerpoint presentation and I'm nervous and want it to be great LOL

[@shen2481]

I started tutoring secondary after graduated from dental college I found that even i understand the subject very well I just cant explain it well to students 😭

[@williamgomez4754]

We cannot see the screen behind him,it's a big mistake.

[@cocodakilla]

Kids in the west do need to see kids in africa and asia who respect the school. They don't dare misbehave and schools do not put up with awful student behaviour. And parents here also need to fix up

[@evawilhelm5113]

This 'respect' is also many times, simply fear and pressure.

[@cocodakilla]

+Eva Wilhelm not most times! they aren't beaten. Punishments I have seen are usually no play time for a while

[@sandyorpeza2423]

respect is a positive character of a person which s/he learn it from the crib. it is valuable commodity, that it can not be bought by money, but can be learned. Parents play the most important role in shaping/ molding the mind of the a child. And remember that environment influence most the rearing of a child. Do not mistake "respect" to fear or pressure because these are opposite ideas. ha ha ha!

[@cocodakilla]

Yes it comes from the home but needs to be instilled at school. This is the case with special needs children and all children really. They need help in both settings .

[@sethzeiter6663]

Have you been to Asian schools (specifically Chinese)? Respect, good behavior... not hitting? Yeah, no.

[@benjaminheadlee8485]

love the message, but 20 hours a week... that's adorable. In America it's easily 50+ :O

[@leine-marie153]

Benjamin Headlee I think he was being sarcastic ;)

[@bobbymidha3901]

UK 80

[@mr.noprobz3412]

That's what I was thinking too. Sheesh! Lol.

[@Noleggeisha]

clear misunderstanding...

[@je101]

the subtitles are not good enough

[@jdsweets]

Yeah it’s weird I was always taught right but I grew up homeschooled which is a lot more engaging and interesting so I don’t blame kids for not knowing

[@zeena4615]

My problem is i have a little anxiety i feel so stressed and my hands start sweating it's hard for me to be attention center

[@vandanapurav986]

plz, send feedback link

[@justkidding9130]

You forgot the sixth principle: there are teachers who have no passion but to be selfish, and there those like this man.

[@BeyondSideshow]

And how is that a "principle"?

[@sandhyamanandhar2234]

haha that's true...

[@anhluong9891]

Hay quá

[@fernandocortes1187]

6:30 creer en ellos, plan backwards

[@angrymurloc7626]

You can see from this talk that the speaker has not been a teacher for very long, and does not understand his profession deeply. Teaching is, at it's heart, about understanding. Understanding, yes, the students that you teach. But to the same extent, knowing the material you teach. Knowing why it is taught. Because for students to understand something, it needs to connect to them, in a meaningful way. The belief that this is possible is the easiest part of this connection. Encouragement is easy, and comes naturally when your teaching becomes better. When students begin to notice the importance of the subjects, and their own ability to understand them, they notice themselves how they are able to do the things that you, or the world in general, demands of them. (Also all models of the sort presented should start with an axiom that defines the optimized variable. Otherwise it's pretty meaningless to talk about behavioral goals)

[@truthsetyoufree104]

Imagine differentiated instruction, collaborative learning, and students centered learning, all in one. Teachers who have not used Sabere Synergistic Board will continue to be overworked and burned out. SSB is sweeping Asia. Asian schools are adopting American evolution in education. Go figure!!! It makes the teacher's job easy and increases students' engagement, learning, and learning gains. It is the board that teachers usually say "Oh my god" when they see it. Check it out. It will turn your teaching life around. Innovation Drives Education!!!

[@nataliemarieburns2913]

Well said!

[@arielrosenberg5707]

The photo of the family is a photo of a cast from a tv show... Strange decision to make

[@justp0391]

what are the principles??? i'm confused

[@letsgetit90]

+Phil Swiklinski watch at 6:30

[@debanjanjha8358]

💚💙💚

[@zmitch88]

Well it’s that 🤣🥲

[@nihalvallath7302]

👍👍

[@LillianGardner0214]

"Believe" Lighting candles at church, too?

[@leomessi-zl2zv]

Beleive in ur atudents and in urself Set ambitious and measurable goals Plan purposely

[@keoagileselemela6579]

sorry that was my cat 😂

[@moroccancowboy6650]

to be a good teacher, you HAVE to be altruistic.

[@jejejjajs4570]

I got forced to watch this for an assignment

[@johnau8793]

Prays Jesus' Holy Bible(Rev.22:20+21);He who testifies to these things says,"Yes, I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people. Amen."Prays Christ 2022?

[@rogerskelton9673]

C- for organization lol, called 5 principles...only gives four haphazardly in between anecdotes

[@MeMe-lx2jw]

Molenbeck isn't Belgian, though. It's not even European.

[@marjorielibourel9936]

Amazing video. Though I hope you are no English teacher :)

[@asmaasammy9467]

Why

[@aabidyaseen8053]

That's french English Kid...

[@nataliemarieburns2913]

Because to teach English, one must have the ability to communicate the language in all aspects. He could be a professor of English possibly, but not sure about k-8

[@marekjemala7363]

I do not understand anything about the chaos he is talking about.

[@anikpelchat4280]

Ze French accent is distracting

[@JobBouwman]

Distraction is an emotion. Learn to focus.

[@AfroMedic]

What if the students is just not smart enough

[@malikamir3886]

7 v IQ 9

[@LaurieCawthorn]

nothing new, same drone except with french accent, watch the movie stand and deliver-turn this one off

[@lonewolfcoding5208]

"a infant child is like a blank paper tabularasa" socrates

[@marianharris68]

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[@Sasha_Mira_108]

He has indian acceent, interesting 😀

[@koolword7477]

"These childrens" Go learn English and come back