Experts reviewed and conducted years of research studies to describe/identify the characteristics of what highly effective teachers do in the classroom. Review these qualities of traits and evaluate yourself. The more you strive for these skills, the better your teaching will be:

 

Classroom Management

 

Effective teachers develop sound managerial techniques. Make sure that students know the teachers expectation; know when students need help; motivated, inspired and well discipline students.

 

Direct Instruction

 

Effective teachers have clear, systematic method of teaching called direct instruction or explicit teaching.

 

Time on Task

 

Effective teachers provide students with relevant academic activities and see to it that students spend adequate time actually engaged in these learning activities.

 

Questioning

 

Effective teachers have mastered the art of questioning which will ensure student participation and facilitate understanding of subject content.

 

Comprehension Instruction

 

Effective teachers emphasize independent learning and learning to learn; how to apply concepts, solve problems and monitor their own comprehension.

By: Ester J. Gaddi | Master Teacher I | Dinalupihan Elementary School | Dinalupihan, Bataan