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 Grows

The Effective Teacher as a person…

Has a classroom that reflects a Greets students at the door
positive, safe environment Invests time before and after school
Responds to students with respect at
all times

The Effective Teacher as a professional…

Is available for tutoring before, and after Submits required reports and paperwork on
school time
Understands their content/real-world Maintains an up-to-date calendar
applications

The effective Teacher established classroom

management and organization that…

Maintains a clean and orderly classroom Has materials for substitutes readily available
Establishes smooth transitions between Displays student work/projects
activities

The Effective Teacher implements instruction

that…
Provides a variety of methods for learning: Incorporates higher order thinking questions
visual, auditory, and kinesthetic for deeper learning
Incorporates technology to facilitate instruction Keeps students engaged and interested in
learning
The Effective Teacher monitors student progress
and potential by…

Implementing formal and informal assessments Using data to inform short- and long-term
Checking for understanding and providing learning goals
feedback Communicating student progress to parents
and administration as needed