Attributes of an excellent teacher
An excellent teacher is viewed as one who contributes positively to the
learning environment by providing exceptional energy, keen interest in
students, and extraordinary strengths in the following five roles:
Subject matter expert
- Possesses
thorough knowledge of subject matter and demonstrates a contagious
enthusiasm for it;
- goes
further than the standard textbook materials;
- researches
and develops important and original thoughts on the subject specialty;
- thinks
about the discipline, analyzing its nature and evaluating its quality;
- follows
regularly intellectual developments in the discipline and related fields;
- takes
strong interest in broader issues, and is intellectually admirable.
Pedagogical expert
- Sets
appropriate learning goals and objectives and communicates them clearly;
- demonstrates
a positive attitude toward and trust in students and continually works to
overcome obstacles that might subvert learning;
- evaluates
and grades student work fairly and promptly;
- encourages
students to think and empowers them to find their own creativity;
- promotes
a wide range of ideas and the open expression of diverse opinions while
maintaining an atmosphere of integrity, civility and respect;
- guides
students successfully through exploration of the creative, critical
thinking, and problem solving processes and helps students grapple with
ideas and information they need to develop their own understanding;
- promotes
student self discovery;
- pursues
teaching and learning as scholarly activities;
- exhibits
a strong sense of commitment to the academic community in addition to
personal success in the classroom;
- provides,
on a regular basis, constructive and objective feedback to students;
- finds
unique and creative ways to connect students to each other.
Excellent communicator
- Demonstrates
effective oral and written communication;
- demonstrates
good organizational abilities and planning skills;
- helps
students learn to use effective communication skills;
- listens
attentively and is available and approachable;
- utilizes
teaching tools appropriately and effectively;
- simplifies
and clarifies complex subjects that result in provocative insights;
- bridges
language and cultural barriers.
Student-centered mentor
- Makes student
learning the highest priority;
- experiments
willingly to affect student learning;
- strives
to stimulate each student to learn through a variety of methods and
encourages and invites active student participation;
- helps
students connect learning experiences and facilitates development of
self-knowledge;
- conveys
to students that they must reach beyond facts to the understanding and
application of concepts;
- instills
a desire in students for life-long learning;
- inspires
them to higher intellectual levels and does not give up on students;
- connects
with students easily and is understanding and personable.
Systematic and continual assesser
- Develops
and uses appropriate student outcome assessments to continuously improve
student learning experiences in keeping with stated course objectives;
- employs
a systematic approach to assess teaching, keeps the class material fresh
and new, makes appropriate changes where indicated and sets clear
objectives that indicate the kind of thinking and acting expected of
students;
- creates
an environment that invites constructive student feedback to the
instructor;
- adapts
teaching style to accomplish the objectives of successful student
learning;
- recognizes
own limitations and shortcomings, confronts and learns from them;
- advocates
learning over testing.
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