Weekly Teaching Tip

Great Teachers

Set high expectations for all students
They expect achievement and help underachievers

Have clearly written learning objectives
They teach from lesson plans, use activities to gain skills, and are consistent and fair in their grading practices

Are prepared and organized
They arrive early for class and present material in a clear way

Engage students
They ask why and use questions frequently to keep students interested and motivated

Form good relationships with their students
They are accessible, enthusiastic, caring, and committed

Are masters of their discipline
They demonstrate their interests and expertise and commit to lifelong learning. They are enthusiastic about their subject and leave their students wanting to know more

Are good communicators
They offer frequent, timely, and honest feedback. They use a well designed syllabus to make learning transparent