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…

Maintains a positive attitude in difficult Requests technical support when necessary
situations
Remains completely organized at all times
Believes that all students can achieve at high
levels

The Effective Teacher as a professional…

Designs and implements quality lessons Is available for tutoring, before and after
school
Performs assigned duties in a professional
manner Maintains an up-to-date calendar

The effective Teacher established classroom

management and organization that…

Maintains daily routines and procedures Provides instruction bell to bell

Maintains a clean and orderly classroom Has materials for substitutes readily available

Sets clear, firm behavioral expectations

The Effective Teacher implements instruction

that…
Communicates clearly to engage students Incorporates technology to facilitate instruction

Keeps students engaged and interested in Provides a variety of feedback

learning
The Effective Teacher monitors student progress
and potential by…

Checking for understanding & providing Providing re-teach opportunities after each skill
feedback
Conducting assessment after each lesson
Implementing formal and informal assessments