Monday, December 7, 2009

Reflections in the pool of teaching

What does it take to be an effective teacher?

-consistency
*in discipline
*in expectations
-well done lesson plans
*meet (diversity overall) different learning needs, (interpersonal, kinesthetic, etc.)
*meets criteria for school and STLs
*is clear with a stated objective
*expands on previous learning
*challenges the student to think
-love of teaching
*dedication for continual improvement in reaching the students and aiding them in their learning now and in the future
*preparation (putting in the amount of time, however long, to create an effective teaching strategy
*allowing time in class and out of class, before and after, to have students come ask questions and seek help with assignments
*being aware of students (paying attention to dozers, day-dreamers, studious doers, attention seekers: and meeting there needs as best as one can in a positive way)
*caring about students (what hobbies, interests, dreams they have)
*Good learning environment (pictures of things they love hung around, goals of the class hung up, examples of previous projects, examples of possible projects (drawings), inspiring pictures, people and quotes. +welcoming, caring, encouraging and knowledgeable self, as teacher.

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