An Effective Teacher is…By: Dorothy Medlin

• PASSONATE about

– The subject– The students– The possibilities

• A professional in– Actions– Speech– Appearance

•A good listener•A positive influence•A roll model•A good sense of humor

• Shows respect and expects it too• Manages classroom behavior firm, fair

and consistent• Classroom rules posted

• Has quality in-depth lesson plans• Uses activities and strategies for

all learning styles• Post goals, objectives and agenda

daily

• Student’s work are displayed • Student centered classroom• Students are treated as individuals• Diversity is embraced

• Provides appropriate feedback• Uses higher-order thinking strategies• Keeps students engaged in all activities• Incorporates technology in the classroom

• Facilitates learning • Instructional decisions based

on student’s responses• Uses a variety of assessments• Rubrics used for student

assignments and projects

• Great communicator to–Parents–Students–Co-workers–Administration–Community

• Keeps accurate records• Maintains a well organized classroom• Performs assigned duties• Helps promote school spirit and

collaboration

I am striving to be an EFFECTIVE TEACHER

How about you?

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• "The INTASC Standards." n. pag. Web. 16 Sep 2010. <http://moodle.aos.ecu.edu/mod/resource/view.php?id=25125>.

• "NC Professional Teaching Standards." North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards Commission. (2007): Print.

• Stronge, J. (2002). Qualities of effective teachers. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. (p.78-88)