Characteristics of an Effective Teacher
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Which characteristic involves the teacher showing concern for students' personal issues?

  • Demonstrates creativity
  • Shows compassion (correct)
  • Exudes positivity
  • Models forgiveness
  • What characteristic involves the teacher creating a welcoming atmosphere?

  • Exercises fairness
  • Cultivates a sense of belonging (correct)
  • Holds high expectations
  • Displays personal touch
  • Which of the following characteristics emphasizes the teacher's attitude towards student success?

  • Possesses sense of humor
  • Always prepared
  • Holds high expectations (correct)
  • Respects students
  • Which characteristic of an effective teacher allows for creative teaching methods?

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    What characteristic refers to the teacher's ability to connect personally with students?

    <p>Displays personal touch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic highlights the importance of humor in the classroom?

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    What characteristic involves treating all students with fairness regardless of circumstances?

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    Which characteristic indicates a teacher's willingness to recognize their own faults?

    <p>Admits mistakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Characteristics of an Effective Teacher

    • An effective teacher is always prepared and comes to class ready to teach, ensuring no time is wasted.
    • They exude positivity and optimism towards teaching and students.
    • They hold high expectations for their students, believing in their capacity to succeed and continuously challenging them.
    • Effective teachers are creative and use novel ideas in their teaching.
    • They are fair and just in their treatment of all students, ensuring everyone receives equal opportunities, privileges, and grades.
    • They display personal touch and connect with students individually, showing interest in their lives and sharing aspects of their own.
    • Teachers cultivate a sense of belonging in their classrooms, making students feel welcome and comfortable. Research by Murray & Pianta in 2007 found that students work harder when they like their teacher and perceive them as caring.
    • An effective teacher shows compassion towards their students' personal problems, demonstrating sensitivity and understanding in their interactions.
    • They possess a sense of humor and make learning fun and enjoyable, ensuring students never experience a dull moment in class.
    • These teachers respect their students and receive respect in return. They avoid embarrassing students in regards to their grades or conduct.
    • Effective teachers model forgiveness and do not hold ill feelings towards their students. They forgive shortcomings, mistakes, and inappropriate behavior, believing in giving students a second chance.
    • Finally, they admit their mistakes when they have wronged a student and are willing to apologize and correct the wrong doing.

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    Explore the essential traits that define an effective teacher. This quiz covers aspects such as preparation, positivity, creativity, fairness, and the personal connections that impact student success. Test your understanding of what makes teaching truly impactful.

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