50 Things that make a good teacher
Support
kind
harvests independent learners
unconditional acceptance
gives kids power over their learning
authentic
joyful learning
uses humor
teaches to mind, emotion, and physical needs
provides equity for all students
links students with ideas
helps students understandthemselves more fully
probes students' thinking
provides support and scaffolding
makes sense of ideas
Curriculum
teaches relevant subject matter
curriculum is tied to real world
Makes curriculum personal
is excited about curriculum content
Personal Qualities
continuously develops expertise
Subtopic
shares leadership with students
integrates self in the learning environment
shares teaching with students
doesn't always have to be right
effective classroom management
gives clear instructions/directions
clear objectives
clear expectations
high standards
fair discipline that makes sense
provides guidance and discipline
flexible
effective communicator
Instruction
uses best practices
open minded
allows collaborative group work
appreciates individuality
provides variations
differentiates instruction
makes modifications
creates curiosity
maximizes potential for all learners
draws upon multiple intelligence
provides options
looks for strengths
supports
uses complex instruction
gives appropriately challenged tasks
students know what they should come away with at the end of the lesson
lessons are fact, concept, principle, and skill based
engaging lessons
makes learning fun
