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- 1. What Great TeachersDo Differently Todd Whitaker * Presentation by Mrs. Tsering Choedon Mr. Tashi Topgyal Mrs. Sunita Chand Mr. Sonam
- 2. INTRODUCTION Todd Whitakeris a great educationist, Phd Professor at Indiana State University, USA. Has written many books on education and participated in many research studies on effectiveness of School Principals, Teachers, students and also work as a consultant in more than 50 schools in the state, US.
- 3. 1. WHY LOOKAT GREAT? •We learn from anyone. (Effective people and Ineffective people) Good teachers knows: 1. Not to use Sarcasm. 2. Not to yell at kids. 3. Not to argue with teens in front of their friends. So, we can always gain good ideas from a successful educator(Great teacher) And such ideas can’t be learnt from visiting Classroom of ineffective teacher.
- 4. Biggest Challenge- *In any profession is the ability to self reflect accurately. • Those who know how they come across to others. • How others receive their behavior more effectively. We all struggle to achieve this self awareness, but all too often we fall short
- 5. What skills willeducator need if they are to be effective in this century? Answers:…… 1. Language Proficiency 2. Understanding of Computer and Technology. 3. Master in lifting students high standards. 4. Good communication skills Wrong Approach
- 6. For all teachersto be like the best teacher needs: Do their jobs, Do them well Day after Day Year after Year Decade after Decade So, that their students are confident to face future. “ This is my 38 years teaching fifth grade, but for these students, it’s the first time around.” To bear one new experiences every day.
- 7. 2. It’s People,Not Programs 1. Quality of a teacher determines our perception of the quality of school. a. Get a better Teacher Or b. Improve the current Teacher “It is never about program, it is always about people.”
- 8. 2. It’s notwhat you do, It’s how you do it. a. Debate over Praise and Reward for students. “ Some of our best teachers praise / or reward their students, but so do some of our least effective teachers.” So, it’s not what you do, Its how appropriately and effectively you do it”.
- 9. 3. The powerof Expectations • For Classroom management: - Great teachers focus on expectations, - Other teachers focus on rules, - Least effective teachers focus on consequences of breaking the rules.
- 10. Expectations: • Berespectful Respect yourself • Be prepared or Respect others • Be on time Respect your school “ Great teachers establish clear expectation at the start of the year and follow them consistently as the year progresses.”
- 11. 4. If yousay something, mean it. 1. Do that again and you’re fired. 2. You are grounded for a month etc. “ When inappropriate behavior occurs, we should give ourselves time to think before we react.”
- 12. 5. Prevention v/sRevenge • When a student misbehaves. • Sending students to the office. *When a student misbehaves, Great teachers have one goal: to keep that behavior from happening again.
- 13. 6. High expectation-forwhom? - Are high expectation important? * Great teachers have high expectation from students, but have even higher expectations for themselves.
- 14. 7. Who isthe variable in the Classroom? What if the students do poorly? a. The Predictable answer: Herself b. Predictable answers: i. Kids ii. Parents iii. Administration iv. Last year’s teacher v. Drugs How to deal with the demand of others?
- 15. 1. Ten DaysOut of Ten How we make our teaching effective? 1. The Power of praise 2. Five Strategies that help praise work. 3. Too much nice.
- 16. “ Great teacherscreate a positive atmosphere in their classrooms and schools. They treat every person with respect. They understand the power of praise”
- 17. 2. Be TheFilter 1. Impact of an effective teacher. 2. Perception can become reality. “ Great teachers consistently filter out the negatives that don’t matter and share a positive attitude.”
- 18. 3. Don’t needto repair-Always do repair. 1. Some never need to repair- but always do. 2. I am sorry that happened. “ Great teachers work hard to keep their relationship in good repair to avoid personal hurt and to repair any possible damage.”
- 19. 4. The Abilityto Ignore 1. Ignore minor errors. 2. Understand the high achievers. “ Great teachers have the ability to ignore trivial disturbances and the ability to respond to inappropriate behavior without escalating the situation.”
- 20. 1. Random orPlandom? Great teachers have a plan and purpose for everything they do. a. Why does Jimmy always pick Billy? b. The Whole- School Assembly. c. The faculty Meeting
- 21. 2. Base EveryDecision on the Best People. Great teachers make decisions following three simple guidelines- a. What is the purpose? b. Will this actually accomplish the purpose? c. What will the best people think?
- 22. What will thebest students think? An incident to narrate……………… The Teacher’s Pet …………….. “Nurture the superstar students you have, and work to cultivate others”.
- 23. 3. Put yourselfin their Position. Model the behavior you expect from students…….
- 24. 4. Make itCool to Care. Having a cool classroom. The great Teacher does things differently.
- 25. THANK YOU FOR LISTENING PATIENTLY