An effective teacher
is one that actually teaches her students. I think that I must define effective before we can actually begin to define what
an effective teacher is. Teachers at Tougaloo College defined
the effective teacher as the R.E.A.D. teacher. READ teachers are reflective, effective, active, and decisive in their teaching
skills to students. Students benefit better from a READ teacher than any other kind of teacher. These teachers have more to
offer their students and are also more open to the suggestions and ideas of students and parents.
As defined by the American Heritage Dictionary
reflective is defined as being able to manifest strategies from other teachers. Reflective teachers are teachers who use their
past experiences as classroom techniques. These experiences are techniques or characteristics that he or she has found to
be most effective for the students in the learning environment. They may also ask other teachers of their experiences or what
practices they have found that worked best in their classroom. Reflective teachers are also hard to find because most teachers
use.
The American Heritage Dictionary classifies effective
as having a strong impression or response on a particular person or thing. An effective teacher is one that establishes a
connection with the student to understand what the student is having trouble with. Effective teachers are most impressionable
on students. They listen and think effectively to the needs of the students. Teachers come to work with their hearts and minds
open, receiving not only any problems educationally but all others that may hinder the student from continuing to receive
the appropriate education.
Active is described as being energetic, lively
or being in action. Active teachers are hard to these days. An active teacher is one that involves herself in the activities
of the students to keep them motivated and willing to learn. Active teachers influence their students so that they will better
comprehend to context of the material. Active teachers are hard to come by. Once a parent comes across an active teacher he
should hold on and make sure that his child takes advantage of the opportunity.
Decisive teachers are determined. Decisive teachers
are also able to make sound decisions for and about their students. A parent can rest assure that if their child has a decisive
teacher that he or she will look out for the best interest of the child. The experiences that this teacher makes are based
on her experiences as both a student and her past experiences with teachers. Sometimes this one key aspect can be the difference
between a proficient or incompetent child.
READ teachers are the most effective teachers
in the field today. They encompass all characteristics that have been defined above as well as other influential traits that
they may have gathered along their way. All of these attributes are needed in order to ensure the success of the students
in the learning environment.
Effective
teachers are essential to a balanced class environment. They ensure a quality education by continuing to provide best practices
based on research. Effective teachers plan their lessons effectively and around the needs of the students. They will also
reward students for going beyond what is expected of them in class. Hopefully, I can be an effective teacher and touch lives
of individuals as I was touched by a teacher that I once had.
