Effective Teaching ELED 3050 Chapter 1

How do you define Effective Teaching 1.The Role Model Definition 1.The Psychological Characteristics Definition 1. A new Perspective

The Role Model Definition Effective teaching originally focused primarily on a teacher’s goodness as a person, and only secondarily on his/her behavior in the classroom.

The Psychological Characteristics Definition Another early definition focused on the psychological characteristics of a teacher (such as personality, attitude, achievement, and aptitude).

A New Perspective In the 1970s and 1980s methods for studying interactions of teachers and students sought to discover links between teacher behavior and student performance. Modern definitions of effective teaching reference patterns of teacher-student interaction that influence the cognitive and affective performance of students. Classroom Interaction Analysis is a research methodology in which the verbal interaction patterns of teachers and students are systematically observed, recorded, and related to student performance.

Key Behaviors  Lesson Clarity: logical step-by-step order; clear and audible delivery.  Instructional Variety: variability in materials, questioning, feedback, and teaching strategies.  Task Orientation: content orientation instead of process orientation.  Student Engagement: limit distractions, keep students working on content.  Opportunities for Success: a high percentage of time spent on tasks that provide moderate to high levels of success.