Jeanette Croom

11/2/202

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 in all Invests time before and after school.
situations.
Conducts 1:1 conversations with students.
Has a classroom that reflects a positive, safe
environment.

The Effective Teacher as a professional…

Implements changes as suggested by peers Incorporates higher order thinking questions
and admim. for deeper learning.

Facilitates learning with best practices. Has lesson plans that are learner centered

The effective Teacher established classroom

management and organization that…

Maintains a clean and orderly classroom Establishes smooth transitions between

activities.
Sets clear, firm behavioral expectations
Displays student work/projects

The Effective Teacher implements instruction

that…
Practice 2 way communication with parents and Is prepared for emergencies in the classroom
admin.
Believes that all students can achieve high level Designs and implements quality lesson
of success
The Effective Teacher monitors student progress
and potential by…

Providing re-teach opportunities after each skill Using data to inform short and long term goals

Conducting assessment after each lesson Displaying consistency in grades – no extremes