A true necessary condition in a conditional statement makes the statement true (see  truth table  immediately below). In formal terms, a consequent N is a necessary condition for an antecedent S, in the conditional statement,  N if S ,  N is implied by S , or N S. In common words, we would also say . N is weaker than S  or  S cannot occur without N . For example, it is necessary to be Named, to be called Socrates. A true sufficient condition in a conditional statement ties the statement's truth to its consequent. In formal terms, an antecedent S is a sufficient condition for a consequent N, in the conditional statement, if S, then N ,  S implies N , or S N.
The Heart of Teaching: What It Means to Be a Great Teacher. What does it mean to be a great teacher? Of course credentials, knowledge, critical thinking, and all other faculties of intelligence are important. However, a great teacher should be much more than credentials, experience and intelligence.
A Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is a graduate degree in teaching that benefits teachers of all levels. It allows secondary teachers to focus on their subject in work, then train in pedagogy in a graduate setting. The programs usually are about 30 credit hours and can be completed in two years.