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…

1. Practice Self-reflection for 1. Invests time before and after

school
Improvement
2. Conducts 1:1 conversations with 2. Greets students at the door
students

The Effective Teacher as a professional…

Follows with examples and thorough Paces lesson to give enough time for activities
explanations for students to follow along. and comprehension

The effective Teacher established classroom

management and organization that…
Maintains daily routines and procedures Has make-up work ready for absentees
Establishes smooth transitions between Maintains an up-to-date seating chart
activities

The Effective Teacher implements instruction

that…
Communicates clearly to engage students Incorporates higher order thinking questions
for deeper learning   

The Effective Teacher monitors student progress

and potential by…

Collecting, reviewing, and analyzing student Checking for understanding & providing
data         Using data to inform short and feedback
long term learning goals