1. 10 What Makes an Effective Teacher?

2. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. What Makes an Effective Teacher? Being comfortable in numerous roles Exhibiting professionalism Working well within the school Displaying knowledge and teaching skill Communicating effectively Dealing with conflicts

3. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Describe the major roles that teachers perform. © Dmitry Shironosov/Shutterstock

4. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Teaching Roles Information provider Facilitator Planner Learning evaluator Role model © Lisa F. Young/Shutterstock

5. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Teachers Provide Information Know the content well Knowledge base should be appropriate for the teaching level Choose and evaluate accuracy of information Present the information in a variety of interesting ways

6. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Teachers Facilitate Learning As facilitators, teachers guide students’ learningfacilitators –Requires students to do the work of learning –Promotes creativity and self-motivation Different from directive learning Facilitation is a learned skill

7. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Teachers Plan for Learning What information will be learned How it will be presented What the outcomes should be How to adapt to the unexpected © Michal Kowalski/Shutterstock

8. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Teachers Evaluate Learning May result in a grade (letter or number) Grading policies should be clear to students Assessment determines how much a student is learningAssessment

9. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Teachers Are Role Models Teachers’ behavior can have a positive or negative effect on students Effective teachers act as examples of –honesty –respect –responsibility

10. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Identify teachers’ professional qualities that have had an impact on your life. © Dean Mitchell/Shutterstock

11. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Developing Professional Qualities Professionalism includes a high degree of –skill –competence –ethicsethics

12. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Be Dependable Dependability includes being –on time –prepared to teach –loyal –reliable

13. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Be Responsible Being responsible includes –being committed to obligations, relationships, and actions –accepting blame for mistakes –doing your best on a team –carrying a task through to the end

14. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Be Committed to Students Help each student learn by understanding their abilities, skills, interests, strengths, and relationships Teachers also help foster a student’s –self-esteem –motivation to learn

15. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Be Respectful Teachers must show regard for each person’s needs, feelings, and potential Also must show respect to everyone on staff Includes being courteous to support staff © Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock continued

16. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Be a Team Player Effective interpersonal skills help you be a good team player Almost all jobs require collaboration Teachers are required to work well with students, other teachers, staff, administrators, and school board members

17. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. See the Big Picture Avoid getting bogged down in day-to-day tasks and problems Stay focused on the real goals Do not overlook the details

18. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Be Positive Get satisfaction from the job Have optimism and energy Benefits include energizing others To improve your attitude, –think about what you like best about the job –focus on strides students are making –change whatever is within your power to improve © oliveromg/Shutterstock continued

19. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Compare your school’s written information on organizational culture to your observations. © Andresr/Shutterstock

20. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Working Effectively Within a School A school’s organizational culture includesorganizational culture –things you can see, such as the way people dress © Yuri Arcurs/Shutterstock continued

21. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Working Effectively Within a School A school’s organizational culture includes –people’s assumptions, values, and reasons for behaviors and actions –school policies and procedures, such as the mission statement mission statement –the chain of commandchain of command continued

22. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Working Effectively Within a School Ask questions Pay attention to conversations Find out –how people negotiate issues –how things get done –who really has the most influence

23. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. For Discussion What might happen if a teacher does not understand the school’s organizational culture? © Michael D. Brown/Shutterstock

24. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Explain the importance of subject- matter knowledge to teachers and how they can stay updated. © Kruchankova Maya/Shutterstock

25. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Subject Knowledge and Teaching Skills Teachers need a broad understanding of their subject matter, including –how it relates to basic academic skills –how it relates to students’ future careers Must be lifelong learnerslifelong learners continued

26. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Subject Knowledge and Teaching Skills Take advantage of opportunities for professional development, such as professional development –professional organizations –seminars and conferences –advanced degrees Must be able to teach subject matter in addition to knowing it

27. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Demonstrate your ability to produce clear, professional, written communication. © michaeljung/Shutterstock

28. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Communicating Effectively Every aspect of teaching is based on communication People communicate without realizing they are doing so To avoid mixed messages, verbal and nonverbal messages should matchmixed messages

29. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Creating Positive Relationships Take ownership in the relationship—take responsibility for your feelings and behaviors Be an active listener—ask questions, restate ideas, focus on the other personactive listener Use assertive communication—express thoughts freely and allow others to as wellassertive communication continued

30. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Creating Positive Relationships To be an assertive communicator, avoid being –an aggressive communicator, who is hurtful and disrespectfulaggressive communicator –a passive communicator, who avoids conflict by not communicatingpassive communicator

31. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. For Reflection Do you see yourself as an assertive, aggressive, or passive communicator? © Archipoch/Shutterstock

32. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Improving Communication Skills Skills include –speaking –writing –nonverbal communication –electronic communication

33. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Speaking Teachers must speak with thought and purpose Use time effectively Consider your audience’s –needs –interests –motivation –understanding continued

34. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Speaking Remember that teachers are almost never off duty © CandyBox Images/Shutterstock continued

35. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Speaking Never speak badly about coworkers or students Never reveal personal or confidential information ALWAYS think before you speak

36. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Writing Avoid trying to impress people with complicated words and long sentences Organize your writing effectively Check grammar and language Realize that anything you write may be permanent

37. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. For Reflection Do you always use appropriate writing skills? In what circumstances might you NOT write appropriately? © Archipoch/Shutterstock

38. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Nonverbal Communication Become more aware of nonverbal cues, such as –facial expressions –body posture –movements –tone of voice –appearance © Piotr Marcinski/Shutterstock

39. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Electronic Communication Once an electronic message is sent, you have no control over what happens to it Electronic communication allows teachers to stay in touch with students and parents Use e-mail, text messages, and website posts carefully, thoughtfully, and cautiously

40. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Identify the steps in constructive conflict resolution and describe the goal of mediation. © AISPIX/Shutterstock

41. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Resolving Conflicts Conflict is inevitable, as people have different ideas, beliefs, and priorities Conflicts can be positive and enriching Keep others’ feelings about conflict in mind Teachers must routinely deal with conflicts

42. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Constructive Conflict Resolution A step-by-step method of coming to a solution A process that moves from decision making to problem solving to crisis resolution © Marcin Balerzak/Shutterstock continued

43. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Constructive Conflict Resolution Step 1: Clarify the issue –Make sure parties identify the same problem Step 2: Find out what each person wants Step 3: Identify various alternatives –Both parties should brainstorm creative solutions Step 4: Decide how to negotiate continued

44. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Constructive Conflict Resolution Step 5: Choose the best alternative –What alternative can both parties accept? Step 6: Solidify the agreement –Agree to implement the accepted choice Step 7: Review and renegotiate –The problem may not always be solved if the parties do not follow through

45. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Mediation Disagreements that are not easily solved may require a mediatormediator During mediation, a neutral third party tries to help reach a peaceful settlementmediation Teachers frequently act as mediators

46. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. For Discussion Based on your experience, what makes a teacher an effective mediator? © Michael D. Brown/Shutterstock

47. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Key Points Teachers play a variety of roles Success requires an understanding of the organizational culture Teachers also need knowledge of their subject area, skills to motivate students, lifelong learning, communication skills, and conflict management skills

48. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Review What is involved in assessment?  determining how much a student or class has learned or is currently learning ____ include conduct based on moral principles.  Ethics continued

49. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Review What is the chain of command?  the official organizational structure that tells who reports to whom Why is being lifelong learners important for teachers?  so they stay up-to-date in their knowledge and skills

50. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS active listening. Asking questions and restating ideas to discover the true message of the sender by giving verbal feedback. aggressive communicator. One whose verbal or nonverbal communication aims to hurt or put other people down in a disrespectful way.

51. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS assertive communicator. One who expresses thoughts, ideas, and feelings in respectful ways. assessment. Determining how much a student or class has learned or is in the process of learning.

52. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS chain of command. The official organizational structure that tells who reports to whom. ethics. Conduct based on moral principles. facilitator. One who creates situations that help students learn by developing activities that actively involve students in learning, rather than just presenting information.

53. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS lifelong learners. People committed to staying up-to-date in their knowledge and skills. mediation. The process of bringing about agreement or reconciliation between opponents in a dispute.

54. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS mediator. A neutral person who oversees conflict resolution in order to help others reach a peaceful settlement. mission statement. The official version of an organization’s purpose and goals, along with policies and procedures. mixed message. A discrepancy between verbal and nonverbal messages.

55. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS organizational culture. The “personality” of an organization based on the assumptions, values, standards, behaviors, and actions of people, as well as the tangible signs of an organization. passive communicator. One who is unwilling to say what he or she feels, thinks, or desires in order to avoid conflict.

56. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS professional development. Taking part in professional organizations, attending seminars and conferences, pursuing an advanced degree, or other activities meant to improve one’s professional knowledge and skills.