5.2 What research says about effective teachers
Research evidence provides a more objective insight into the qualities and attributes of effective teachers. Many studies have researched the attributes of effective teachers. Below is a summary list of some of the attributes that have been found to be important.
Effective teachers:
Activity 5.2: Categorising and reflecting on the attributes of effective teachers
This activity invites you to think further about the attributes of good teachers and reflect on your own attributes as a teacher.
Use the list of the attributes of effective teachers given above to complete a table like the one below. Use as many rows as you need
| Attributes of effective teachers | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pedagogical content knowledge | Teaching Skills | Personal and professional qualities and values | Views and beliefs |
| Active learning pedagogy | Can communicate clearly | Reflective | That all learners can achieve |
- which attributes can be taught to student teachers in college or university?
- which attributes are more likely to be acquired over time in school?
- which of the attributes do you think are your strengths as a teacher educator and which require some development?
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5.1 What makes a ‘good’ teacher?
