An Effective Teacher
makes it a priority to know each student the way a parent knows each child. Student
characteristics are as varied as the number of students; therefore knowing
students allows for a more individualized approach to their learning and
increased probability for their classroom success. Which student responds to
the extra push and which wilts back from such actions? Which student has an
artistic bent and which are scientifically inclined? Which students have a low
view of themselves and which have inflated egos?
Determining student
characteristics is a labor of love and a strong identifier of an Effective
Teacher. It places more than a name on a seat or grade in a spreadsheet – it says,
“I care.” Implementing this skillset in the classroom is sure to have positive
effects on student learning and relationships and allows for a more substantive
rapport with parents when discussing the needs of their children.
A video of a brilliant model used to determine the characteristics of students being taught
This is why a lot of teachers want to keep class sizes small -- it's easier to get to know students on that individual level if there aren't so many kids :)
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