Today I came across an article which summarizes a reseach study of effective teachers and the qualities they posses.
When I read this, I nearly jumped for joy.
We need staff development (and preservice teacher training) based on:
Check out what they listed as the "secrets" effective teachers put into practice:
1. They build confidence
Many pupils suffer from low self-esteem, basing their aspirations on celebrities and feeling disappointed when their lives don’t match up, so teachers have to build confidence in abundance.
2. They’re not afraid to make difficult decisions
The decisions teachers make on a day-to-day basis have a profound impact on children’s lives. It seems natural then, that 57 per cent of participants have a strong or extremely strong preference for authority, meaning that they are comfortable making difficult or unpopular decisions.
3. They develop others
This behaviour is collectively the most prominent among teachers. It is one of the involving behaviours and as well as developing your pupils, it’s about developing your own and others’ capabilities by providing opportunities for career development, giving coaching and constructive feedback or setting aside a specific budget for training.
4. They’re good communicators
Being able to communicate well is fundamental to teaching and all teachers provided evidence of this. “This is an inspiring behaviour and is about getting the same message across to a range of abilities,” says Ms Henshilwood. “It’s also being able to communicate across the board - from parents to colleagues, the wider community and to pupils.”
5. They’re non-conformists
Teachers may get frustrated with pupils who insist on asserting their individuality at every opportunity, but it turns out that they are just as averse to conforming: 87 per cent have a low or extremely low preference for conformity as a personality trait.
6. They thrive in the company of others
While a vast proportion of the population spend their working life in front of a screen, teachers spend most of their professional life in front of children. So it’s good to know that teachers enjoy the company of other people and there is a strong leaning towards fellowship among this group: 31 per cent show an extremely high preference and 44 per cent are above average for this extroverted personality trait.
7. They see the bigger picture
Just over half of the teachers interviewed show a low or very low preference for detail in the results of the personality test. This suggests that they prefer to look at the strategic objectives rather than get involved with the minute details of planning or administrative tasks, says Ms Henshilwood.
For those of you in the classroom, or those thinking of entering the field of education, this is a strong reminder of what it takes to be a success. For the benefit of our students, for the benefit of OUR future.
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I must also compliment you on your presentation of the point of view. It was very well written/spoken and brought to light several of the other effects of low self-esteem. THIS was the conversation I was hoping to invoke. Again, thank you very much. I must say you hit the nail right on the head!
http://www.facebook.com/SelfEsteemAffirmations
Posted by: Super Mom | 01/12/2011 at 08:49 AM