Dare to Teach: The Importance of Effective Teaching
Dare to Teach: The Importance of Effective Teaching
Abstract
This paper describes in detail four important aspects of being an effective teacher. Effective student-teacher relationships, exceptional classroom management skills, equal response opportunity and maximizing learning time encompass what it means to be effective in the classroom. These are general topics and many different strategies exist that may be effective in different settings and situations. This paper discusses various sources related to effective teaching and compares methods, ideas and philosophies of professionals in the educational field.
“If you dare to teach, you must never cease to learn.” (H. Wong & R. Wong, 2004)
Teaching is a profession that never ceases to evolve. Learning is on a continuum and educators are the ones who strive to capture the most valuable knowledge and pass it from one generation to the next. “You cannot make a difference in the lives of your students until you make a difference in your own life.” (H. Wong & R. Wong, 2004) This philosophy encompasses what it means not only to be an effective teacher but also what it means to be a successful and distinguished individual in society. These are the kind of people that you look up to and can use as a role model in life. People find comfort in an individual who cares about the future and impacting the lives of younger children for generations to come.
To be an effective teacher one must become a “master” of teaching and learning within their own lives and within the lives of their students as well. Striving for excellence and continuing to nourish your own mind and self can resonate within the school community and classroom. In order to become an effective teacher one must focus on effective teacher-student relationships and interactions, exceptional classroom management strategies, equality in the classroom and maximizing learning time. These expectations of teachers push to ensure
Abstract
This paper describes in detail four important aspects of being an effective teacher. Effective student-teacher relationships, exceptional classroom management skills, equal response opportunity and maximizing learning time encompass what it means to be effective in the classroom. These are general topics and many different strategies exist that may be effective in different settings and situations. This paper discusses various sources related to effective teaching and compares methods, ideas and philosophies of professionals in the educational field.
“If you dare to teach, you must never cease to learn.” (H. Wong & R. Wong, 2004)
Teaching is a profession that never ceases to evolve. Learning is on a continuum and educators are the ones who strive to capture the most valuable knowledge and pass it from one generation to the next. “You cannot make a difference in the lives of your students until you make a difference in your own life.” (H. Wong & R. Wong, 2004) This philosophy encompasses what it means not only to be an effective teacher but also what it means to be a successful and distinguished individual in society. These are the kind of people that you look up to and can use as a role model in life. People find comfort in an individual who cares about the future and impacting the lives of younger children for generations to come.
To be an effective teacher one must become a “master” of teaching and learning within their own lives and within the lives of their students as well. Striving for excellence and continuing to nourish your own mind and self can resonate within the school community and classroom. In order to become an effective teacher one must focus on effective teacher-student relationships and interactions, exceptional classroom management strategies, equality in the classroom and maximizing learning time. These expectations of teachers push to ensure
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