When discussing the qualities and abilities of an effective teacher, my high school Anatomy and Physiology teacher, Mr. Torrance, immediately comes to mind. The fondest classroom memories of my high school experience are significantly drawn from my experiences in Mr. Torrance’s class. In this essay, I am going to express why I consider Mr. Torrance to be an effective teacher, and explain how his pedagogic methods and practices are reliable and effective models for all teachers, especially those just beginning their career after graduating college. An effective teacher, like Mr. Torrance, is able to assume certain roles that enable them to effectively engage with students and foster their success; furthermore, the following educator responsibilities …show more content…
Torrance is a personable and thoughtful counselor to his students. His kind, caring, and understanding personality makes him approachable and relatable; he is a trustworthy and intelligent educator who relentlessly supports his students both inside and outside of the classroom. Students always feel welcomed and appreciated in his class. Mr. Torrance is a brilliant instructional expert, possessing undisputed mastery of his content and of effective teaching practices. Students are always engaged in his classroom; he differentiates his teaching style to engage as many different learners as possible, utilizing demonstrations, activities, and lectures in equitable amounts of class time. Students are encouraged to ask questions and think critically in his classroom. Lastly, Mr. Torrance is a respectable role model who outstandingly assumes many critical roles as a teacher. The aforementioned qualities are ones that reflect postively on a well-rounded and thoughtful educator. Students learn more in a class lead by an educator they can trust; an educator who values their students and cares about their well-being. I can’t think of a better example than Mr. Torrance to express how much a truly effective teacher means to their
Daniel’s positive attitude and demeanor make him a great person to work with. When I become an AVID tutor, many of the teachers spoke very highly of him. For instance, one teacher expressed how much of a positive atmosphere Daniel brought into the tutorial sessions and the classroom in general. I have also known Daniel through our local church, Centro Vida. He has become one of the students’ favorite
Outstanding teachers are respected by students, faculty and families and are professional when performing all duties and communicating with students, faculty and families. When dealing with families a teacher must be understanding and empathic of students' diagnosis and family life challenges. An outstanding teacher needs to be open-minded to others ideas and theories and to changes. You also need to be consistent to provide stability to your students, as well as know the content that you are teaching. An outstanding teacher has to be able to be organized, patient, ask for help and participate in professional development to learn new techniques to grow and learn and stay up to date with new findings. An outstanding educator needs to encourage students to push themselves, reach their potential, show them that you have confidence in them and give them acceptance to be who they are, inspire students by showing them a love for learning so that they will have a love for learning and being in school and a teacher needs to have drive and passion to make students reach their full potential and putting in extra hours to make sure your students are
Teachers invested in their student’s success and learning go beyond the label of just any teacher. Dr. Farmer is one of those teachers who are willing to go an extra mile or two to ensure success in her students. She is committed to actively helping each individual student achieve the goals they have set for themselves in the classroom-and in general. Dr. Farmer’s teaching impacted my education by allowing me to believe in myself to achieve the goals I have.
A fellow educator would hear these answers as examples of the teacher’s ability to engage students in every lesson, her desire for all students to succeed, and her competence in subject matter. Although an outstanding educator exudes many other characteristics, these three qualities are essential for one to be considered an outstanding, high-quality teacher.
An outstanding instructor will use a variety of resources and teaching tools to reach all students in a meaningful way. When a student is having difficulty, it is the responsibility of the educator to change his or her approach to better teach the student because every student matters.
Students learn best through hands on evolvement. An effective teacher will have her students actively engage in station, centers and projects. An effective teacher makes her students feel like they belong and are disciplined fairly. It is important to welcome the diversity of all students. It is important to assess students in an appropriate manner. This creates a positive learning environment for the students. I am a responsible, dependable, caring and energetic teacher who will be an asset to your school
I believe there are many skills and attributes that are necessary to an outstanding teacher; one’s ability to keep students engaged, the desire to see all students achieve, and knowledge of the content taught are attributes of an outstanding educator.
My time spent in the Clinical setting, so far, has been extremely inciteful as to how to become a better educator in a classroom setting. Through the data I collected I was able to connect Borich’s Seven Variables of learning to the students. By being in the clinical setting for nearly two months, I have been exposed to new ways of thinking when it comes to structuring a classroom and instructing a classroom. Within this reflection you will find out how I would better plan an effective lesson for the pupils in my future classroom. You will also discover what I will do about certain issues in the classroom and how I will address/fix them.
Although I have had many different types of teachers, there are two that stick out more than any others. The first was my third and sixth grade teacher. She was the best teacher I ever had. The second was my seventh grade teacher. She was the worst I think a student could have had. Both, these teachers had very different teaching styles and very different out looks on teaching. To be an effective teacher the teacher must respect the student and be willing to go the extra mile to help the students learn all they can. In this paper, I will discuss the effectiveness of these two teachers and how their teaching styles differed.
Karl Menninger once said, “What the teacher is, is more important than what they teach.” Reflecting on Menninger’s statement, professional educators are not empowered by the curriculum, which dictates the classroom material, but the influence of their relationship with their students. My own experience supports this, as I recall my favorite teacher, Ms. Linda Ashby, an AP statistics teacher. She embodies the model teacher by being full of energy, invested in both her school and her students, along with being knowledgeable but yet relatable on a student level. As I develop my teaching skills, I reflect on my time as her student, seeking to emulate her positive traits she exhibited everyday.
My measurements of success are found in each and every student I teach. One of the most rewarding experiences I have had while student teaching, was watching a child’s face light up at the pivotal moment when they grasp a new concept or master a new skill. In fact, those “aha” moments are my motivators which feed my desire to look for better ways to ensure all students experience those same “aha” moments. As an effective teacher, I am determined and dedicatef to the continual process of researching, implementing, collecting and analyzing data to ensure I am improving upon the curriculum, instructional strategies, and assessment used in my classroom. Learning is a never-ending process. The better skilled I become as a teacher, the better the learning experience I can provide for my students. Therefore, the more I actively research, implement, and reflect, the greater the opportunity for giving my students the education they deserve and hopefully, the inspiration to pursue their own lifelong love of learning.
Successful teaching occurs when the teacher is able to select the most efficient method for reaching out to each student’s individual style of learning and inspire students to rise to their highest potential. While the responsibilities of a teacher are extensive (as one can serve as a teacher, a friend, a counselor, a disciplinarian, an entertainer, a facilitator), I believe that students should play a big part in shaping own education as well.
It is argued that there are 4 elements critical to the effectiveness of the instructional process: 1. the learner, 2. the teacher, 3. the home, and 4. the academic programs and the physical facilities at the school. These are interdependent and interactive and must function in unison for effective teaching to take place. The teacher's primary responsibility is to help
While observing Mrs. Cirrincione, I liked her classroom management skills. The students seemed to know what was expected of them at all times. Mrs. Cirrincione also connected much of the students’ lessons to their personal interests, which means she has taken the time to get to know each of her students. Mrs. Cirrincione pulled sticks throughout the day giving each student the opportunity to participate. Throughout several of the lessons, Mrs. Cirrincione would give the students helpful hints to remember the content. I struggle to remember new content, so I appreciate that Mrs. Cirrincione took the time to teach strategies to help the students
Knowledge is a teacher’s requirement but it is only” through their commitment to excellence and through their ability to make us realize our own personal growth”, (Education Science Tips, n.d ) that they could serve as fountains from which student’s ambitions spring out.