Allison Reese

July 25, 2020

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…

Responds to students with respect at all Addresses students by name.
times.
Invests time before and after school.
Has a classroom that reflects a positive, safe,
environment.

The Effective Teacher as a professional…

Maintains a positive attitude in difficult
situations
Believes that all students can achieve at high
levels
Collaborates with the dept, parents, & admin.
Practices two- way communication with
parents & adm.

The effective Teacher established classroom

management and organization that…

Displays consistency with rules and Has make-up work ready for absentees.
consequences.
Provides instruction bell to bell.
Maintains a clean and orderly classroom.

The Effective Teacher implements instruction

that…
Keeps students engaged and interested in Provides a variety of feedback.
learning.
Incorporates technology to facilitate
Is responsive to situations and students’ needs. instruction.
The Effective Teacher monitors student progress
and potential by…

Implementing formal and informal assessments Using data to inform short and long term
learning goals
Checking for understanding & providing
feedback Providing re-teach opportunities after each skill