The most effective teachers demonstrate these characteristics
- Being prepared—come to class ready to teach
- Having a positive attitude—be optimistic about teaching and students
- Holding high expectations—believe everyone can be successful
- Being creative—be resourceful and inventive
- Demonstrating fairness—handle students and grading fairly
- Displaying a personal touch—connect with students personally
- Cultivating a sense of belonging—make students feel welcome and comfortable
- Showing compassion—relate to students and their problems
- Having a sense of humor—make learning fun
- Respecting students—do not embarrass students
- Demonstrating forgiveness—do not hold grudges
- Admitting mistakes—quick to admit being wrong
Summarized from research done by Robert J. Walker, Ed.D. at Alabama State University.
For more information about Dr. Walker’s work, please visit:
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ815372.pdf