Creating Effective Teachers
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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