The Key Components Of An Outstanding Teacher
There are several key components that attribute to an outstanding teacher; a positive attitude, mutual respect in the classroom, leadership /classroom management skills, acknowledgment of the diversity in learning abilities and a drive to continue to become a better educator. Keeping these characteristics in mind one can start to build a foundation of academic excellence.
When walking into the classroom and starting your day with your pupils we need to remember that our mood affects student and the ability to have a successful lesson. Students need to enter a space where they can concentrate on the task at hand. By creating a cloud of positivity they can shake of the stress and problems they carry in with them from the outside world.
Mutual
respect can be shown in different ways in teacher-student interactions. The simple act of listening beginnings to create positive relationships with students and allows them to feel a sense of belonging. Creating an environment of kindness, caring and accessibility allows students to see that their teachers are approachable and can help with concerning matters; be it a lesson or life.
Remembering to focus on leading and managing a classroom on an everyday basis allows the teacher to clearly express course expectations and positive classroom behavior. The goal is to have all students engaged; sometimes that is not the case. By learning how to anticipate problems and enforcing rules fairly it minimizes any sense of uncertainty in student to resort to bad behavior.
As students ourselves we have come to understand our individual way of learning and that we all learn differently. Our students are diverse with many abilities and it is imperative that we create lessons that cater to all. Charts, audiobooks, videos, handout, and hand-on are examples of the different ways we can help our student engage in the classroom. By making sure we incorporate these kinesthetic, visual and auditory elements students can advance in their progress and are better equipped to handle assessments.
Creating successful lesson plans is not the end game. To be an outstanding teacher we must understand that there is no such thing as the perfect teacher. A continuous drive for professional development, a determination to continuously work on student progress and a positive response to feedback can lead us to exceed expectations.
When walking into the classroom and starting your day with your pupils we need to remember that our mood affects student and the ability to have a successful lesson. Students need to enter a space where they can concentrate on the task at hand. By creating a cloud of positivity they can shake of the stress and problems they carry in with them from the outside world.
Mutual
respect can be shown in different ways in teacher-student interactions. The simple act of listening beginnings to create positive relationships with students and allows them to feel a sense of belonging. Creating an environment of kindness, caring and accessibility allows students to see that their teachers are approachable and can help with concerning matters; be it a lesson or life.
Remembering to focus on leading and managing a classroom on an everyday basis allows the teacher to clearly express course expectations and positive classroom behavior. The goal is to have all students engaged; sometimes that is not the case. By learning how to anticipate problems and enforcing rules fairly it minimizes any sense of uncertainty in student to resort to bad behavior.
As students ourselves we have come to understand our individual way of learning and that we all learn differently. Our students are diverse with many abilities and it is imperative that we create lessons that cater to all. Charts, audiobooks, videos, handout, and hand-on are examples of the different ways we can help our student engage in the classroom. By making sure we incorporate these kinesthetic, visual and auditory elements students can advance in their progress and are better equipped to handle assessments.
Creating successful lesson plans is not the end game. To be an outstanding teacher we must understand that there is no such thing as the perfect teacher. A continuous drive for professional development, a determination to continuously work on student progress and a positive response to feedback can lead us to exceed expectations.