Characteristics of Effective Teaching - Lesson 1.06

Understanding the content that they teach and having the pedagogical expertise to teach the content and a deep understanding of students needs and how they learn is which characteristic of effective teaching?

• professionalism
• knowledgeable
• create a positive learning environment
• assessing learning

Planning clear, well-organized, and sequential instruction that incorporate the use of high-quality teaching materials and practices is which characteristic of effective teaching?

• plan and deliver instruction
• assessing learning
• professionalism
• create a positive learning environment

Formally and informally collecting, analyzing, and using student progress data to ensure that all students learn at a high level is which characteristic of effective teaching?

• plan and deliver instruction
• knowledgeable
• assessing learning
• creating a positive learning environment

Building a safe and welcoming learning environment in which high, clear expectations are fostered is which characteristic of effective teaching?

• create a positive learning environment
• knowledgeable
• professionalism
• plan and deliver instruction

Exhibiting high standards such as consistent attendance, neatly groomed appearance, and following the code of ethics and procedures is which characteristic of effective teaching?

• professionalism
• knowledgeable
• assessing learning
• create a positive environment

Mrs. Warden has lessons that are aligned to the state standards for the course and utilizes a variety of instructional methods. Which characteristic of effective teaching do her actions demonstrate?

• professionalism
• knowledgeable
• assessing learning
• create a positive environment

Mr. Glancy had an in-depth understanding of the content material for his Spanish class and knows how to teach it. He engages students at various ability levels and helps each to reach proficiency in his class. Which characteristic of effective teaching do his actions demonstrate?

• create a positive environment
• professionalism
• knowledgeable
• assessing learning

Mr. Gibson uses a variety of instructional activities and strategies to support students learning when teaching a whole group lesson in his World Geography class. Which characteristic of effective teaching do his actions demonstrate?

• plan and deliver instruction
• assessing learning
• professionalism
• create a positive environment

Mrs. Davidson is a 2nd grade teacher who plans instructional small groups based on student needs. She creates a level of questions based on the needs of the students. Which characteristic of effective teaching do her actions demonstrate?

• professionalism
• knowledgeable
• create a positive environment
• plan and deliver instruction

Mrs. Coy implements both formal and informal checks for understanding regularly throughout the learning process in a unit of student. Which characteristic of effective teaching do her actions demonstrate?

• knowledgeable
• plan and deliver instruction
• professionalism
• assessing learning