BE AN EFFECTIVE TEACHER

Presented by

Linchu Dhas J. L
Department of Mathematics
Grace College of Education,
Padanthalumoodu
What is a Teacher?
A teacher also called a
school teacher or, in some contexts, an
educator, is a person who helps others to
acquire knowledge, competences or values.
Informally the role of teacher may be taken
on by anyone.
Role of a Teacher
A teacher serves many other roles in the
classroom. He sets the tone of his classrooms,
builds a warm environment, mentor and nurture
students, becomes a role model, and listens and
looks for signs of trouble. The most common
role a teacher plays in the classroom is
to teach knowledge to children.
Who is an Effective Teacher?
An effective teacher demonstrates a deep
understanding of the curriculum. He plans,
teaches, and assesses to promote mastery
for all students. ... He provides a respectful,
positive, safe, and student-centered
environment.
What an effective teacher
has to do?
 be an energetic and a dynamic person

 enjoy teaching

 convey a love in the field of teaching

 be self-confident

 Keep the class cool and pleasant

What are the qualities the students
expect from a teacher?
1. The ability to develop relationships with their
students
2. Patient, caring, and kind personality
3. Knowledge of learners
4. Dedication to teaching
5. Engaging students in learning
What are the Wrong things a less
effective teacher does?
1. Disrespect students.
2. Teach without clear learning
objectives.
3. Get stuck in a rut
4. Give tests that are too long
5. Fail to establish relevance
6. Have students work in groups with
no individual accountability.
7. Fail to provide variety in instruction
8. Turn classes into PowerPoint shows
9. Call on students cold.
10.When you ask a question in class,
immediately call for volunteers. 
How to manage a classroom?
Love your students
Assume the best in your students
Praise what and when you can
Do sweat the small stuff
Identify yourself
 Forge a class identity
 Have a plan
 Set guidelines and stick to them
 Engage a class in as many ways as possible
 Get parents involved from the start
 Use a normal, natural voice
 Speak only when students are quiet and ready
 Use hand signals and other non-verbal communication
 Address behavior issues quickly and wisely
 Always have a well-designed, engaging lesson
Good Luck to be an Effective Teacher
THANK YOU