Every profession has its own standard qualifications that should be met so that the desired outcome should be met. In teaching there is no perfect qualifications as teaching and learning process changes as time passes by. Learners learn differently from other, as well as teachers or educators the use several methods on how to deliver lesson to each student they have. Listed below are habits an educator should have to be effective.
1. Enjoys Teaching
Teaching is meant to be a very enjoyable and rewarding career field (although demanding and exhausting at times!). You should only become a teacher if you love children and intend on caring for them with your heart. Instead, make your lessons come alive by making it as interactive and engaging as possible. Let your passion for teaching shine through each and everyday. Enjoy every teaching moment to the fullest.
2. Makes a Difference
There is a saying, “With great power, comes great responsibility”. As a teacher, you need to be aware and remember the great responsibility that comes with your profession. One of your goals ought to be: Make a difference in their lives. How? Make them feel special, safe and secure when they are in your classroom. Be the positive influence in their lives.
3. Spreads Positivity
Bring positive energy into the classroom every single day. You have a beautiful smile so don’t forget to flash it as much as possible throughout the day. I know that you face battles of your own in your personal life but once you enter that classroom, you should leave all of it behind before you step foot in the door. Your students deserve more than for you to take your frustration out on them. Always remember that positive energy is contagious and it is up to you to spread it.
4. Gives 100%
Whether you are delivering a lesson, writing report cards or offering support to a colleague – give 100%. Do your job for the love of teaching and not because you feel obligated to do it. Do it for self-growth. Do it to inspire others. Do it so that your students will get the most out of what you are teaching them.
5. Stays Organized
Never fall behind on the marking or filing of students’ work. Try your best to be on top of it and not let the pile grow past your head! It will save you a lot of time in the long run. It is also important to keep an organized planner and plan ahead! 7. Is Open-Minded
6. Finds Inspiration
An effective teacher is one who is creative but that doesn’t mean that you have to create everything from scratch! Find inspiration from as many sources as you can.
7. Embraces Change
In life, things don’t always go according to plan. This is particularly true when it comes to teaching. Be flexible and go with the flow when change occurs. An effective teacher does not complain about changes when a new principal arrives. Instead of stressing about change, embrace it with both hands and show that you are capable of hitting every curve ball that comes your way!
8. Creates Reflection
An effective teacher reflects on their teaching to evolve as a teacher. Think about what went well and what you would do differently next time. You need to remember that we all have “failed” lessons from time to time. Instead of looking at it as a failure, think about it as a lesson and learn from it.
There are, indeed, several other habits that make an effective teacher but these are the ones that I find most important. Many other character traits can be tied into these ones as well. There is always something positive to be found in every situation but it is up to you to find it. Keep your head up and teach happily for the love of education!
By: Marvin S. Santiago|Teacher II |BNHS TLE Department|Balanga City, Bataan
