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
The Effective Teacher as a person…
Responds to students with respect at all times
Greets students at the door
Grows
Invests time before and after school
Practices self-reflection for improvement

The Effective Teacher as a professional…

Practice two-way communication w/parents & adm. Conducts parent meeting in a proactive manner

Perform assigned duties in a professional manner Understands their content/real world applications.

The effective Teacher established classroom

management and organization that…
Maintains daily routines and procedures Maintain an up-to-date seating chart
Establishes smooth transitions between activities Provides instruction bell to bell

The Effective Teacher implements instruction

that…
Provides a variety of feedback. Has lesson plans that are learner-centered
Communicates clearly to engage students Incorporates technology to facilitate instruction

The Effective Teacher monitors student progress

and potential by…
Checking for understanding & providing feedback
Communicating student's progress to parents and
Adm. as needed
Using data to inform short and long term techniques
goals
Implementing informal 7 formal assessments