1. What it takes to be an effective Teacher

2. Let me introduce myself I am Professor Greenup from Curtin University. Thank you for having me this evening. Becoming a teacher is an honour that should not be taken lightly. Each child comes to you with different strengths and weaknesses and it is therefore up to us, the teacher of the future, to engage each student into learning. “A professional doesn’t view his or her profession as just a job, but rather see it as a calling that is all about caring for children” (Eggen and Kauchak, 2010, p. 5)

3. Whitton et al. suggests that “to be a teacher is more than implementing a curriculum, teaching itself is a Profession”. (Whitton et al, 2009, p. 45)

4. “The more knowledgeable you are, the better able you will be to capitalise on its excitement and rewards” (Eggen and Kauchak, 2010, p. 6)

5. “Professionalism in teaching in broad terms relates to the Standard, whether it is a formal structure or an informal understanding, which defines the processes and status of the teaching fraternity and the individual teacher” (Whitton et al, 2009, p. 45)

6. “Ethics or ethical behaviour encompasses a range of values relating to morality and what is considered to be the right thing to do’” (Groundwater et al., 2005, Behaving Ethically, p. 334) A code of ethics for teaching is based on: Respect Caring Integrity Diligence Open communication. (Groundwater et al, 2005, Behaving Ethically, p.332)

7. A teacher needs to be:Knowledgeable Sensitive Approachable Able to deal with complex decisions

8. “Respect for human dignity encompasses all dimensions”. (Groundwater et al., 2005, p. 332) “Human beings, if their lives are to be rich and full, need to lead a life of dignity where they have an abiding concern for other and a healthy respect for themselves”. (Groundwater-Smith, 1995, p. 197). “Teachers have a responsibility to lead a professional life of dignity”. (Groundwater et al., 2005, p. 332).

9. “The process of conducting a critical self-examination of one’s teaching” (Eggen & Kauchak, 2010, p. 5). “Every Professional decision we make is designed to Increase learning and learner development” Reflection and decision centre on one simple Question: “Did this decision increase learning as much as possible? If it did, it was a good decision; if it didn’t we need to make changes in the future”. (Eggen & Kauchak, 2010, p. 5).

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