Effective Teaching Qualities Quiz

The Grandeur of the Mountain: Teachers and Their Duties

• Teachers are compared to mountains: Mountains signify strength, stability, and resilience. Similarly, teachers must be strong, stable, and resilient to effectively perform their duties.

• Effective teachers are responsible for:

  • Encouraging the pursuit of learning: Teachers must be knowledgeable about their subject matter and various teaching strategies to foster student learning.
  • Demonstrating respect for students: Teachers should recognize individual differences, respect cultural, physical, and religious choices, and be mindful of students' feelings and values.
  • Respecting confidentiality: Maintaining student privacy, not disclosing grades without permission, and handling test papers responsibly are crucial.
  • Modeling ethical and scholarly standards: Teachers should be thoughtful, prioritize scholarly integrity, and demonstrate critical thinking and discussion.
  • Promoting academic conduct and ensuring fair evaluation: Teachers should provide fair opportunities for students to demonstrate their abilities, prevent academic dishonesty, assess progress accurately, and treat all students fairly without favoritism.
  • Avoiding exploitation and discrimination: Maintaining professional boundaries and respecting all students are paramount.

Qualities of an Effective Teacher

• Twelve characteristics of an effective teacher:
  • Prepared
  • Positive
  • High expectations
  • Creative
  • Fair
  • Personal touch (approachable)
  • Sense of belonging
  • Compassionate
  • Sense of humor
  • Respectful
  • Forgiving
  • Admitting mistakes

Professionalism in Teaching

• Code of Ethics for Professional Teachers:

  • Emphasizes living with dignity, self-respect, and self-discipline.
  • Teachers should model ethical conduct for learners, peers, and others.
  • Acknowledging a higher power as a guide in life.

• Integrity as an essential trait:

  • Teachers are responsible for not only academic skills but also character development.
  • Teachers should strive for a strong sense of integrity in personal and professional life.

• Professionalism in the context of technology integration:

  • Teachers must be proficient in using technology for instruction.

Reflection and Application

• "You Are a Teacher" poem:

  • Emphasizes the importance of understanding students beyond just delivering information.
  • Uses a variety of metaphors to describe teaching effectively and ineffectively.

• Professionalism:

  • Consistent high performance beyond expectations is critical.
  • Professionalism goes beyond financial compensation.

Qualities of a Professional Teacher

• Personal Qualities:
  • Empathy: Understanding the needs and emotions of students.
  • Patience: Handling challenging situations with calmness and understanding.
  • Adaptability: Adjusting teaching methods and strategies based on student needs.
  • Passion: A genuine love for teaching and helping students learn.
• Professional Qualities:
  • Knowledge: Strong expertise in the subject content.
  • Skills: Effective teaching strategies, classroom management, assessment tools, and technology integration skills.
  • Commitment: Dedicated to student success and improvement.
  • Professional Development: Continuously seeking new knowledge and skills to improve teaching practices.