BEST TEACHER DESCRIPTION

• BEST TEACHER DESCRIPTION
  
  There are many characteristics, techniques, etc. that make for a successful teacher. These may be as varied as the teachers themselves. However, there are certain time-tested attributes, characteristics, and practices which contribute immensely to teacher success. The following list contains items that students have used to describe their best teachers.
  1. Enthusiasm
  Students can feel the excitement
  Students easily detect the teacher's love for job and subject
  2. Preparation
  Teacher knows the subject
  Teacher plans and prepares lessons daily
  3. Punctuality
  Always arrives on time
  Begins and ends class on time
  Expects and encourages students to arrive on time
  4. Support and concern for students
  Lets students know that he/she cares about their success
  Takes time with students
  Allows for creativity
  Is friendly and courteous
  Is supportive and encouraging
  Is smiling, caring and loving
  5. Consistency
  Does not miss class
  Is consistent in attitude and dealings with students
  Is always well prepared to teach class
  6. Politeness
  Treats students with respect
  Does not condescend
  Avoids embarrassing students in class
  7. Firmness and control
  Is firm in a kind manner
  Avoids tangents in teaching
  8. Does not play favorites
  9. Provides personal help
  Takes time to explain concept
  Gives individual attention
  10. Accepts individual differences
  11. Employs an effective delivery
  Clarifies for understanding
  Creates a sense of fun with the learning task
  Eliminates bad, irritating and/or distracting habits
  12. Does not make students lose face
  Avoids criticizing students
  13. Has high expectations of class members
  14. Is humble
  15. Is fair
  16. Uses variety
  Uses a variety of learning activities
  Experiments
  Allows for spontaneity
  17. Has a sense of humor; is relaxed
  18. Use of engaged time
  Sets a good pace and provides for a change of pace
  Avoids engaging students in "busy work"
  19. Use of text
  Is not a slave to the text
  Uses text as a road map
  20. Keeps within 1-2 days of the scheduled course outline
  21. Field trips and other activities
  Applies student experiences to classwork
  22. Does not always teach from a sitting or leaning position
  23. Interpersonal relationships with students
  Does not allow students to call him/her by first name
  Does not try to win a popularity contest
  Maintains a healthy teacher-student relationship
  Respects students

24.Does not allow one or two students to monopolize or dominate the class
25. Keeps accurate records of
Work completed
Attendance
Test results
Grades