Creating Effective Teachers

Meagan AndrewsKyra Stenslie

Cristina Roberts

“We need bright, energetic, young teachers in the profession today. Teaching

can be a very rewarding career, but I must warn you that it is a challenging

time for teachers, especially beginning teachers. Teachers are under

tremendous scrutiny. There are also increasing concerns about the deplorable

condition of our schools, the lack of parental support, the disturbing behavior of

the children, and the general disrespect for teachers by the public at large.”

(Canestrari and Marlowe, 2010, p.1)

Need for Great Teachers

• “Death at an Early Age” by Jonathan Kozol – Meet Stephen– No advocate– No protection– Fell through the cracks

• Incredible influence• Responsibility to create well-educated, empathic students• Develop self-starters who can contribute to a group• Change the outlook of today’s education system• YOU are the single, most important factor

To be or not to be… “Great”

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”

-Henry Adams

What Will Your Influence Be?

Why Teach?

• Love of education• Value for society• Pass on great education• Stop negative educational experiences• Genuine belief in purpose

What Are the Qualities of a Great Teacher?

• Have an unyielding belief in students ability/potential • Utilize differentiation strategies to help students meet expectations• See value in students and communicate student’s worth• Create inclusive classroom atmosphere• Practice positive strategies• Get to know students• Employ diverse methods to inspire students • Model enthusiasm and love of learning• Discard old ways

A Good Classroom

A “good” classroom provides: • A place to successfully develop social/academic skills• An environment of trust, inclusion, and respect • Democracy and allows freedom • Extends its reach beyond the classroom walls