How to Be an Effective Teacher

This document discusses the qualities and characteristics of an effective teacher, including detailed knowledge, preparation and planning, practice and teaching experiences, self-reflection, flexibility, classroom management, lesson design, effective communication, and creating a productive learning environment. It also explores the reasons why teachers need to be effective and the importance of teaching pedagogy and perspectives. The document provides tips on how to be an effective teacher, such as being prepared, positive, holding high expectations, and praising students. References are included for further reading.

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

What is an Effective Teach
• Followingqualitiesmakesteachingan effectiv
pedagogy:
 Detailedknowledgeof basicprinciplesand
processes (Banks, 2009).
 Preparation and planning
 Practice and Teaching Experience
 Modification of techniques throug
 Flexibility based on students (Gib

Characteristics of an Effec
Manages classroom effectively
Manage the matter of the lessons for
Designs lessons to reach mastery
Organize teaching material to facilita
Own positive expectations from the s
Utilizes effective communication skil
Forms a productive learning envir
2009).

What is a Well-Managed C
• Learners are deeply involved in whil
• Learners know the expectations of te
• Effective teacher avoid wastage of t
disruption (Spelt, et. al., 2009).
• Well-managed classroom climate is
• Classroomenvironmentis relaxedandpleasan
(Williamson, 2017).

Reasons why teachers need
•Teachers aretheopportunityto learn for
students
•Teachers are the future of childre
nation (Spelt, et. al., 2009).
•Teachers are the creators of the
•Teachersare the sourceof knowledg
(Williamson, 2017).

Teaching pedagogy and p
•An effective teacher can effec
amid andragogy and pedagogy o
•A detailedstudyof teachingpedagogiesand
andragogy promotes effective te

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

How to be an Effective
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
3. Always hold high expectation
Constantly challenge the stud
perform best
Builds students’ confidence
Teach how to believe in
yourself (Williamson, 2017).

•4. Always praise the students
Always praise for even small ach
Always give recognitions (William
 Al
 he
 le
How to be an Effective

How to be an Effective
•Conclusion
We have identified essential characteris
effective teacher.
Thus, I am hoping that modern educators
of discussed characteristics of an effective
look ahead for adopting
them by their own.

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.