EFFECTIVE TEACHER

RAQUEL S. DAVID

Learning the basic skills necessary for you to become an effective educator can be especially difficult for a first year teacher. Becoming an effective teacher takes practice and special guidance from mentors and administrators. Effective teaching does not involve presenting your exciting lessons or activities to the class, it is a craft learned over time.

Effective teachers should hve high expectations for their entire class. Whether a a student constantly makes hundreds on tests or a fifty, each student should be given ositive reinforcement in class. Effective teachers should exhibit positive expectations to ensure eachstudent believes they can excel. Effective teachers should exhibit enthusiasm in the classroom. Enthusiasm will allow your students tp be interested in class discussions and classroom activities.

Effective teachers should speak in expressive ways, not a monotone style. In addition, gestures with arms and constantly moving around the classroom will allow your students to be interested in the classroom discussion. Effective teacher should also maintain eye contact with their students at all times.

An effective teacher should always establish rapport with their students. Establishing interpersonal relationships with students is crucial to form a trusting bond with each student. Effective teachers should be available outside of class to answer questions and provide additional help to students. In addition, an effective teacher should show tolerance to differinf point of view during class.

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The author is Teacher II at Sindalan High School