How to Be an Effective Teacher

This presentation discusses the qualities and characteristics of an effective teacher and provides tips on how to become one. It emphasizes the importance of effective teaching in shaping the future of students and society. The presentation also explores different teaching pedagogies and perspectives, highlighting the role of effective differentiation in teaching. References are provided for further reading on the topic.

How to Be an Effective
Teacher
Pedagogy and Teaching
Perspectives
Student Details:

What is an Effective Teaching
• Following qualities makes
teaching an effective pedagogy:
 Detailed knowledge of basic
principles and processes (Banks,
2009).
 Preparation and planning
 Practice and Teaching
Experiences
 Modification of techniques

Characteristics of an
Effective Teacher
Manages classroom effectively
Manage the matter of the
lessons for students
Designs lessons to reach
mastery
Organize teaching material to
facilitate learning
Own positive expectations from
the students

What is a Well-Managed
Classroom
• Learners are deeply involved in
while learning.
• Learners know the expectations
of teachers
• Effective teacher avoid wastage
of time, confusion and disruption
(Spelt, et. al., 2009).
• Well-managed classroom climate
is work-oriented

Reasons why teachers need
to be effective
• Teachers are the opportunity
to learn for the students
• Teachers are the future of
children, students and nation
(Spelt, et. al., 2009).
• Teachers are the creators of
the society
• Teachers are the source of

Teaching pedagogy and
perspectives
• An effective teacher can
effectively differentiate amid
andragogy and pedagogy of
teaching .
• A detailed study of teaching
pedagogies and andragogy
promotes effective teaching.

How to be an Effective
Teacher
1. Be Prepared
The effective teachers come
to the class prepared each
day (Williamson, 2017).
Time flies in the class of
effective teachers due to
an engaged learning.

How to be an Effective
Teacher
2. Be Positive
An effective teacher:
Sees the glass as half full
Are available for students
Interact with students on
their progress (Banks, 2009).

How to be an Effective
Teacher
3. Always hold high
expectations
Constantly challenge the
students to perform best
Builds students’
confidence
Teach how to believe in

• 4. Always praise the
students
Always praise for even small
achievements
Always give recognitions
(Williamson, 2017).

Always give reward
How to be an Effective
Teacher

How to be an Effective
Teacher
• Conclusion
We have identified essential
characteristics desired to be an
effective teacher.
Thus, I am hoping that modern
educators will find the validity of
discussed characteristics of an
effective teacher and hence will look
ahead for adopting

References
Banks, S. (2009). From professional ethics to ethics in professional life: implications for learning,
teaching and study. Ethics and Social Welfare, 3(1), 55-63.
Gibbs, G. (2016). Learning by Doing: a guide to teaching and learning methods. London: Further
Education Unit.
Hodson, D. (2009). Teaching and learning about science: Language, theories, methods, history,
traditions and values. England: Brill SEnse.
Spelt, E., Biemans, H., Tobi, H., Luning, P., & Mulder, M. (2009). Teaching and learning in
interdisciplinary higher education: A systematic review. Educational Psychology, 21(4), 365.
Williamson, B. (2017). Transformative Learning and Teaching in Physical Education. London:
Routledge.