TEACHING EFFECTIVENESS: A MUST FOR TEACHERS

DARIEL A. DAVID

When we talk about teaching effectiveness, it’s usually in the context of evaluation. Student ratings are frequently described as a parameter of teaching effectiveness, and that makes our understanding of the term important. To identify how teacher effective is. Here’s the list on how we measure the teaching effectiveness of a teacher

• Loves the subject;

•knows the subject matter well; •Isorganized,well-preparedforclass;

• Uses a variety of teaching methods ;

• Cares about the success of students;

• Motivates students to do well in the class;

• Outlines course expectations clearly and accurately;

• Encourages questions and feedback from students;

• Keeps students interested for the whole class period;

• makes the class enjoyable;

• Interacts with students;

•takesahands-onapproachtothesubject;

• Is accessible to students; and •Ispatientandflexiblewhendealingwithstudents’problems

If teacher implement changes to increase their effectiveness, they may be opting to improve in ways that are not as important to students as are other ways. Beyond that is the issue of how effective teaching relate to learning. Are students saying that teachers who connect with students motivate and help them to learn better? Are teachers saying that concern with preparation and presentation of content motivates and aids learning? The bottom line is a better rapport of the teacher to the students to achieve the desired outcome.

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The author is Master Teacher I at Angeles City National High School,

Division of Angeles City