Research on Effective Teaching

Effective Teaching Late Discussion Summaries are due today on D2L Group Presentation Self Reflections are due one

week after your presentation (put PP on D2L) Exception: Chapters 7 & 8 due next Tuesday (Nov. 9th)

Chapter 9 Group Presentation Effective Teaching

For Tuesday: Read Chapter 10, work on HYLA #2 (due Nov. 18th) and start studying for Quiz #2 (Nov. 16th over chapters 7-10, group presentations, and in class discussion and PP).

Best Teachers (NASSP, 1997)

Characteristic % Total1. Sense of Humor 79.22. Make the class interesting 73.73. Knowledge of the subject 70.14. Explain things clearly 66.25. Spend time helping students 65.86. Fairness 61.87. Treat students like adults 54.48. Relate well 54.29. Are considerate of students’ feelings

51.9

10. Don’t show favoritism 46.6

Worst Teachers (NASSP, 1997)

Characteristic % Total1. Are dull/ boring class 79.62. Don’t explain things clearly 63.23. Show favoritism 52.74. Have poor attitudes 49.85. Expect too much from students 49.16. Don’t relate to students 46.27. Give too much homework 44.28. Are too strict 40.69. Don’t give help/ individual attention

40.5

10. Lack control 39.9

Effective Teachers

Professional Knowledge and Skills

Commitment and Motivation

Professional Knowledge and Skills

Subject Matter Competence Instructional Strategies Planning Skills & Goal Setting Classroom Management Skills Communication Skills Cultural Awareness Technology Skills

Subject Matter Competence Highly Qualified Teacher

Has obtained full State certification or passed State teacher licensing exam

Elementary Bachelor’s degree Passing “rigorous” State test- demonstrate

subject knowledge in reading, writing, math and other areas of basic elementary curriculum (Praxis II)

Middle or Secondary Completion of academic major, graduate

degree, or coursework equivalent to major in each subject area teaching

Passing rigorous State test in each subject area (Praxis- subject area)

Instructional Strategies Constructivist Approach (Teaching as

assistance) Teacher directed/student-centered

Guided Instruction- AKA Cognitive Structuring Cooperative learning Reciprocal teaching

Problem-based learning Inquiry-based learning Experiential education

Traditional Approach Teacher-centered: didactic instruction

Planning Skills & Goal Setting

Plan in advance using Standards

Establish Clear Learning Goals

Reflect and revisit

Classroom Management Skills

Clear expectations Structured Learning Environment Clear Limits Consistent Consequences Warmth and Caring

The Authoritative Teacher

Communication Skills Clear organized presentations

Communicating with parents

Cultural Awareness Regional Differences

Montana- Native Populations Reason for the NAMS requirement OPI Website- Indian Ed Training

Technology Skills Use with students

Parent communication

Motivation and Commitment

Emotional Intelligence

Motivational Skills

Empathy