There are many characteristics, techniques, etc. that
make for a successful teacher. These may be as varied as the teachers
themselves. However, there are certain time-tested attributes,
characteristics, and practices which contribute immensely to teacher
success. The following list contains items that students have used to
describe their best teachers.
1. Enthusiasm
1. Enthusiasm
- Students can feel the excitement
- Students easily detect the teacher's love for job and subject
- Teacher knows the subject
- Teacher plans and prepares lessons daily
- Always arrives on time
- Begins and ends class on time
- Expects and encourages students to arrive on time
- Lets students know that he/she cares about their success
- Takes time with students
- Allows for creativity
- Is friendly and courteous
- Is supportive and encouraging
- Is smiling, caring and loving
- Does not miss class
- Is consistent in attitude and dealings with students
- Is always well prepared to teach class
- Treats students with respect
- Does not condescend
- Avoids embarrassing students in class
- Is firm in a kind manner
- Avoids tangents in teaching
9. Provides personal help
- Takes time to explain concept
- Gives individual attention
11. Employs an effective delivery
- Clarifies for understanding
- Creates a sense of fun with the learning task
- Eliminates bad, irritating and/or distracting habits
12. Does not make students lose face
- Avoids criticizing students
14. Is humble
15. Is fair
16. Uses variety
- Uses a variety of learning activities
- Experiments
- Allows for spontaneity
18. Use of engaged time
- Sets a good pace and provides for a change of pace
- Avoids engaging students in "busy work"
- Is not a slave to the text
- Uses text as a road map
21. Field trips and other activities
- Applies student experiences to classwork
23. Interpersonal relationships with students
- Does not allow students to call him/her by first name
- Does not try to win a popularity contest
- Maintains a healthy teacher-student relationship
- Respects students
25. Keeps accurate records of
- Work completed
- Attendance
- Test results
- Grades
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