Australian's view of good teachers

http://suite101.com/article/quality-teaching-for-australia-a18683

The best teachers

· deliver intellectually rigorous programmes, integrated with other curricular areas and relevant to the world of the individual student;

· draw upon diverse teaching methods to fit the circumstances of the lesson;

· develop learning environments and facilitate human relationships that support, include and empower the students;

· use assessment practices that provide specific, frequent and positive feedback.

An excellent teacher is marked by

· “passion” for teaching;

· creativity;

· excellent verbal ability and clear communication of ideas;

· the ability to develop effective collegiate relationships with peers;

· willingness to take on leadership roles in some contexts;

· thorough education in the content areas and methodology in the early-career stage;

· continuing professional development at all career stages which is active and collaborative with peers, relevant to the school and supported by the school’s leaders.

http://ro.ecu.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1294&context=ajte

Effective teachers:
- pedagogy
- relationships (with stds)
- managing student behaviour
- understanding