Here is a list of traits that one may experience from an encouraging teacher. The first trait is patience. An encouraging teacher has patience with the learning pace of a student. An encouraging teacher compliments a student for knowing the correct answer or for thinking independently. An encouraging teacher gives constructive criticism that is meant to lead a student to their potential. An encouraging teacher accepts a student's point of view. An encouraging teacher shows regard for the students. An encouraging teacher encourages a student to think without the fear of being made fun of or ridiculed. An encouraging teacher helps students become encouraging to others just by example.