Qualities of an Effective Teacher An article from About by Derrick Meador Think back to when you were in school. Who was your favorite teacher? Who was the teacher you dreaded having? Almost everyone will instantly be able to answer these two questions. We’ve all had terrific teachers and, unfortunately, most of us have had teachers that were not effective. So what qualities does an effective teacher have that an ineffective teacher does not? The answer is that it takes a perfect blend of several qualities to create a truly effective teacher who can have a lasting impact on virtually every student. In this article, we examine ten qualities that virtually every effective teacher will possess. An effective teacher loves to teach. The single most important quality that every teacher should possess is a love and passion for teaching young people. An effective teacher demonstrates a caring attitude. Taking the time to get to know a student on a personal level takes a lot of time and dedication. An effective teacher can relate to his or her students. The best teachers work hard to figure out how to relate to each of their students. An effective teacher is willing to think outside the box. What makes teaching so exciting is that kids learn differently, and we have to find and utilize different strategies and differentiated learning to reach every student. What works for one student, will not work for every student. An effective teacher is proactive rather than reactive. Intense planning and organization can ultimately make your job all the more less difficult. Teachers who plan ahead, looking for aspects that they might have issues with, and proactively looking for solutions to solve those problems will have less stress on them, than those teachers who wait until a problem arises and then tries to address it.
Posted on: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 02:59:18 +0000
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