Creating Effective Teachers

1. Creating Effective Teachers Meagan Andrews Kyra Stenslie Cristina Roberts

2. Need for Great Teachers “We need bright, energetic, young teachers in the profession today. Teaching can be a very rewarding career, but I must warn you that it is a challenging time for teachers, especially beginning teachers. Teachers are under tremendous scrutiny. There are also increasing concerns about the deplorable condition of our schools, the lack of parental support, the disturbing behavior of the children, and the general disrespect for teachers by the public at large.” (Canestrari and Marlowe, 2010, p.1)

3. To be or not to be… “Great” “Death at an Early Age” by Jonathan Kozol Meet Stephen No advocate No protection Fell through the cracks Incredible influence Responsibility to create well-educated, empathic students Develop self-starters who can contribute to a group Change the outlook of today’s education system YOU are the single, most important factor

4. “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” -Henry Adams What Will Your Influence Be?

5. Why Teach? Love of education Value for society Pass on great education Stop negative educational experiences Genuine belief in purpose

6. What Are the Qualities of a Great Teacher? Have an unyielding belief in students ability/potential Utilize differentiation strategies to help students meet expectations See value in students and communicate student’s worth Create inclusive classroom atmosphere Practice positive strategies Get to know students Employ diverse methods to inspire students Model enthusiasm and love of learning Discard old ways

7. A Good Classroom A “good” classroom provides: A place to successfully develop social/academic skills An environment of trust, inclusion, and respect Democracy and allows freedom Extends its reach beyond the classroom walls