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10 Characteristics of Highly Effective Teachers
10 Characteristics of Highly Effective Teachers
10 Characteristics of Highly Effective Teachers
10 Characteristics of Highly
Effective EF/SL Teachers
Teachers
Students
(Bress, 2000)
94%
77%
55%
22%
22%
22%
publication
Over 500 children from some 50 countries
A great teacher
avoid burnout
2. Professional Knowledge
Lots of disturbing research about the deficiencies that
teachers have
Old adage: those who can do; those who cant
teach
We believe that the right credentials and sound
professional knowledge are of paramount importance
to teaching effectiveness
Credentials
Recognize the importance of PD
IT/Technology skills a must
Content
Broad principles and strategies of classroom
management and organization
Curriculum materials and programs
Teaching of particular content topics
Students
Educational contexts
Educational aims and values (pp. 1-22)
6. Good Communicator
Highly effective teachers must be good
communicators
Able to articulate ideas, issues, beliefs and
values about the art of teaching
Skilled at conflict resolution
Active emailer
Public speaking/presentation skills
in Ss lives
Have high expectation of your Ss
Willingness to inspire and motivate Ss
through example
9. Lifelong Learner
Effective teachers are concerned with their