Name:

After reviewing the characteristics and qualities of effective educators as identified by research,
write out 2 characteristics that will be easy for you to implement in your classroom and 2 that
you will consciously work on.

Glows Grows

The Effective Teacher as a person…

 Models ethical/respectful behavior  Speaks with appropriate tone and
 Conducts 1:1 conversations with volume
students  Addresses students by name

The Effective Teacher as a professional…

 Maintains a positive attitude in  Is available for tutoring before and
difficult situations after school
 Believes that all students can achieve  Maintains an up to date calendar
at high levels

The effective Teacher established classroom

management and organization that…

 Sets clear, firm behavioral  Provides instruction bell to bell

expectations  Has materials for substitutes available
 Maintains daily routines and (I think I will do okay at this but I want
procedures to be prepared with LOTS of detailed
instruction for subs so they don’t just
play films…setting high expectations
The Effective Teacher implements instruction here).
that…
 Communicates clearly to engage  Implements changes as suggested by
students peers & admin
 Is responsive to situations and student  Incorporates technology to facilitate
needs instruction
The Effective Teacher monitors student progress
and potential by…

 Displaying consistency in grades  Using data to inform long and short

 Checking understanding and providing term goals
feedback  Collecting, reviewing, and analyzing
student data