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 in all Practices self-reflection for improvement
situations
Invests time before and after school
Dresses appropriately for the position

The Effective Teacher as a professional…

Performs assigned duties in a professional Is prepared for emergencies in the classroom
manner
Practices two- way communication with
Believes that all students can achieve at high parents & adm.
levels

The effective Teacher established classroom
management and organization that…
Maintains daily routines and procedures Has make-up work ready for absentees

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

The Effective Teacher implements instruction

that…
Communicates clearly to engage students Incorporates higher order thinking questions for
deeper learning
Provides a variety of methods for learning: visual,
auditory, and kinesthetic Provides a variety of feedback

The Effective Teacher monitors student progress
and potential by…

Checking for understanding & providing Implementing formal and informal assessments
feedback
Conducting assessment after each lesson
Displaying consistency in grades – no extremes