Effective Teachers

What do you think are the Keys to being an

effective teacher?
Small groups discuss.
 Routines

► What is the purpose of a routine?

► Are the students familiar with the routine?
► How is the routine reinforced?
► How is it introduced?
► What skills are students learning?
► Are routines saving time that could be used for instruction?
 Can you give examples of these Categories of
Routines from your field placements? Discuss in
small groups then share with the class.

►Opening Routines
►Operating Routines
►Teaching Routines
►Closing Routines
 Time Management
Assess your own time management skills.
►Are you a checklist person or can you remember it all in your
head.
►Will you keep notes or use your phone or computer?

►Choose one system and stick to it. Do not keep multiple

calendars.
 Time Management

When observing, notice how teachers manage their time.

►Students engaged in work and talking about content
►Students moving around the room and being accountable without
a teacher prompt
►No wasted time transitioning
►Others? What have you noticed in the field?
 Reward Systems - discuss what you have learned in
the field.
► How do effective teachers manage their classrooms using rewards?
ECE Middle High School
Rules – What are they?
Who created them? Are
they visibly displayed?

Rewards – What are they?

Material items? Verbal?
No homework? When are
they given? Do they work?
Match the rules?
Consequences – What are
they? How often are they
used? Do they fit the
misbehavior?
Common Challenges - Discuss
Common Problem Grade Level How will you respond?
Not bringing materials

Not completing homework

Bringing toys to class

Disruptive talking

Throwing things

Not showing up for detention or

other assigned area

Sleeping in class
Common Problems What you need to do

Chronic Work Avoidance

Absent regularly, fooling around in class, not passing
in assignments, tardiness, sleeping in class

Habitual Rule Breaking

Calling out in class, not bringing materials to class,
talkative, skipping classes

Hostile Verbal Outbursts

Angry loud yelling, bad attitude, defiance when told to
do something

Fighting, Destruction, Weapons, Alcohol Abuse, Drug

Abuse, Sexual Harassment, Bullying
When to seek help
►When you’ve exhausted your possibilities
►When the student exhibits serious problems
►When parents seek your help

Talk to:
Special Education Teachers
Counselors
School Psychologist
Principal
Nurse
 What should you do?
►Maintain accurate records - grades, attendance, discipline, notes on calls
or meetings
►Anecdotal notes - These are important for seeing progress, lack of
progress, and what you have tried and documented. These notes can
actually be used in court if necessary. Keep locked in a separate,
confidential file.
►WRITE a request for help - keep a copy of the request.