50 Things that make a good teacher

uses complex instruction

lessons are fact, concept, principle, and skill based

engaging lessons

makes learning fun

students know what they should come away with at the end of the lesson

gives appropriately challenged tasks

draws upon multiple intelligence

provides options

looks for strengths

supports

appreciates individuality

creates curiosity

maximizes potential for all learners

provides variations

differentiates instruction

makes modifications

draws upon multiple intelligence

uses best practices

open minded

allows collaborative group work

doesn't always have to be right

effective classroom management

effective communicator

flexible

fair discipline that makes sense

provides guidance and discipline

gives clear instructions/directions

high standards

clear expectations

clear objectives

continuously develops expertise

shares teaching with students

integrates self in the learning environment

shares leadership with students

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is excited about curriculum content

Makes curriculum personal

curriculum is tied to real world

teaches relevant subject matter

makes sense of ideas

provides support and scaffolding

links students with ideas

helps students understandthemselves more fully

probes students' thinking

provides equity for all students

teaches to mind, emotion, and physical needs

kind

uses humor

joyful learning

authentic

unconditional acceptance

gives kids power over their learning

harvests independent learners