Topic

Effective teachers have a unique ability to employ certain characteristics in their teaching that engage students and positively affect their learning. Module 1 will investigate the many characteristics of effective teachers. The module will also assist students in discovering the type of teacher they can be.

Objectives

At the conclusion of this module, you should be able to...

1.1. Identify characteristics of effective teachers.

1.2. Identify specific self-personality traits that can be used to increase individual teacher effectiveness.

1.3. Link characteristics of effective teachers to specific pedagological practices.

Activities

1. Check-out the Four "C's" of Effective College Teachers.
2. Review Rosenshine & Furst's Variables of Effective Teachers.
3. Review the Power Point Presentation over Rosenshine & Furst's Variables of Effective Teachers.
4. Assignment: Effective Teacher Analysis

   • Watch this video of Mr. Kurt Dillion from Kansas.
   • Analyze the video utilizing this worksheet.