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The document discusses the characteristics of effective teachers. It identifies 12 key characteristics: being prepared, having a positive attitude, holding high expectations, being creative, being fair, displaying a personal touch, cultivating a sense of belonging, showing compassion, having a sense of humor, respecting students, being forgiving, and admitting mistakes. Effective teachers demonstrate understanding of curriculum, plan engaging lessons, and assess to promote student mastery. They provide high-quality, research-based instruction and integrate technology. Overall, effective teachers possess skills like communication, collaboration, and empathy, and show care for students as individuals.

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ED SCI 121 For Posting Chapter1

The document discusses the characteristics of effective teachers. It identifies 12 key characteristics: being prepared, having a positive attitude, holding high expectations, being creative, being fair, displaying a personal touch, cultivating a sense of belonging, showing compassion, having a sense of humor, respecting students, being forgiving, and admitting mistakes. Effective teachers demonstrate understanding of curriculum, plan engaging lessons, and assess to promote student mastery. They provide high-quality, research-based instruction and integrate technology. Overall, effective teachers possess skills like communication, collaboration, and empathy, and show care for students as individuals.

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ED SCI 121 – TEACHING SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY GRADES

Chapter I. THE TEACHER

Lesson I: CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD TEACHER

I. Introduction

What makes a good teacher? Every young person who decides to be a


teacher needs to give thoughtful considerations to this question. There are number of
reasons why youngsters choose teaching as a career. Perhaps, it was a childhood
dream and as he went along in his educational program, he came across ideal teachers
who made him realize that teaching is truly a noble profession. He may naturally be
fond of children and enjoys their company. He may have felt a great sense of fulfillment
if in his casual talk with them, he saw the glow in their eyes while he explained to them
the wonders of nature.

Teachers who are intelligent, inspiring, creative, kind, and considerate,


open-minded, socially gracious and morally upright are always fondly remembered by
their pupils. They serve as an inspiration to their young learners as they find their place
under the sun.

Great teachers form strong relationships with their students and show


that they care about them as people. Great teachers are warm, accessible,
enthusiastic and caring. Teachers with these qualities are known to stay after school
and make themselves available to students and parents who need them

II. Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students can:

1. Describe or define teacher


2. Identify and explain the characteristics of a good teacher

Content.

Some qualities of a good teacher include skills in communication, listening,


collaboration, adaptability, empathy and patience. Other characteristics of effective
teaching include an engaging classroom presence, value in real-world learning,
exchange of best practices and a lifelong love of learning
12 Characteristics of an Effective Teacher

For 15 years, college instructor Robert Walker gave his education majors a writing
assignment asking them to describe the outstanding qualities of the teachers who
impacted their lives. 
He discovered that the most common theme among his students’ writings —when
recalling the teachers who made the most impact on them—was an emotional
connection. Can it be that the way to your students’ heads is through their hearts? What
an encouraging idea!

12 Characteristics of an Effective Teacher 


1. Prepared
The most effective teachers come to class each day ready to teach that day’s lesson.
They: 

 Jump right into the lesson with enthusiasm.


 Avoid wasting instructional time. They start class on time, teach for the entire
class period, and time flies in their classes.

2. Positive
The most effective teachers have optimistic attitudes about teaching and their students.
They always: 

 Look on the bright side of every situation. 


 Communicate with students about their progress. 
 Praise and recognize students for hard work.
 Help students act kindly toward one another.

3. Hold High Expectations 


The most effective teachers believe every student can be successful. They: 

 Hold students to the highest standards. 


 Consistently challenge their students to realize their potential. 
 Build students’ confidence and teach them to believe in themselves.

4. Creative
The most effective teachers are resourceful and inventive in their teaching methods.
They: 

 Might wear a clown suit if the class reaches its academic goal. 
 Agree to participate in the school talent show. 
 Use technology effectively in the classroom.

5. Fair
The most effective teachers handle students and grading fairly. They: 

 Allow all students equal opportunities and privileges. 


 Provide clear requirements. 
 Recognize that “fair” means giving every student an opportunity to succeed. 
 Understand that not all students learn in the same way and at the same rate. 

6. Display a Personal Touch


The most effective teachers are approachable and friendly. They: 

 Connect with students personally. 


 Are genuinely interested in who their students are as people. 
 Visit the students’ world. For instance, they sit with them in the cafeteria; they
attend sporting events, plays, and other events outside normal school hours.

7. Cultivate a Sense of Belonging

The most effective teachers have a way of making students feel welcome and
comfortable in their classrooms. 

 Have a warm, welcoming attitude that helps students know they belong in your
classroom. 
 Communicate how much they love teaching and prefer it to other occupations.

8. Compassionate 

The most effective teachers are concerned about students’ personal problems and can
relate to them. Numerous stories established how the sensitivity and compassion of
caring teachers affected them in profound and lasting ways. They:

 Understand when students are having a difficult time and act accordingly.
 Remember that students are people with lives outside of the classroom, just like
teachers.

9. Have a Sense of Humor 

The most effective teachers do not take everything seriously and make learning fun.
They:

 Use humor to break the ice in difficult situations.


 Bring humor into the everyday classroom. 
 Laugh with the class but never at the expense of any particular student. 

10. Respect Students


The most effective teachers do not deliberately embarrass students. Teachers who give
the highest respect get the highest respect. They: 

 Respect students’ privacy when returning test papers. 


 Speak to students in private concerning grades or conduct. 
 Always avoid situations that unnecessarily embarrass students.

11. Forgiving 

The most effective teachers do not hold grudges. They: 

 Forgive the students. 


 Start each day with a clean slate. 
 Understand that disruptive or antisocial behavior can quickly turn a teacher against a
student, but that refusing to give up on a difficult student can produce success. 

12. Admit Mistakes

The most effective teachers are quick to admit it when they’re wrong. They: 

 Apologize to mistakenly accused students. 


 Make adjustments when students point out errors and oversights. 

Lessons in Love Seen in Scripture

God tells us throughout His Word that love creates more love. It teaches lessons and
deepens relationships. As teachers, we can all strive to show more love in our
classrooms. Here are a few encouraging verses to help guide your daily path: 
God’s greatest lessons are taught from a loving heart.—1 John 4:7, 11–12 
Service to God and others creates and builds love.—John 14:15; 21:17 
The ability to love is deepened by a relationship with God.—1 John 4:7

Think about these questions.


1. What are the professional traits of a good teacher?
2. What are the personal traits of a good teacher?

III. Closure:

There are number of reasons why youngsters choose teaching as a profession. A good
teacher has to possess two general traits and personal traits.
Effective teachers demonstrate a deep understanding of the curriculum. They plan,
teach, and assess to promote mastery for all students. Effective teachers provide high-
quality instruction to increase student achievement for all students by providing
researched-based instruction filled with technology integration.
Some qualities of a good teacher include skills in communication, listening,
collaboration, adaptability, empathy and patience. Other characteristics of effective
teaching include an engaging classroom presence, value in real-world learning,
exchange of best practices and a lifelong love of learning

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