Name:

Christina Leibscher

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  Has a classroom that reflects a
all situations. positive, safe, environment.
 Invests time before and after school.  Practices self-reflection for
improvement.

The Effective Teacher as a professional…

 Performs assigned duties in a  Designs and implements quality
professional manner. lessons.
 Practices two- way communication  Is prepared for emergencies in the
with parents & administrators. classroom.

The effective Teacher established classroom

management and organization that…

 Sets clear, firm behavioral  Establishes smooth transitions

expectations. between activities.
 Maintains daily routines and  Has materials for substitutes readily
procedures available

The Effective Teacher implements instruction

that…
 Provides a variety of methods for  Incorporates higher order thinking
learning: visual, auditory, and questions for deeper learning.
kinesthetic.  Facilitates learning with best practices.
 Implements changes as suggested by
peers & admin.
The Effective Teacher monitors student progress
and potential by…
 Providing re-teach opportunities after
 Checking for understanding & providing each skill.
feedback.  Collecting, reviewing, and analyzing
 Displaying consistency in grades – no student data goals.
extremes.