Effective+Teaching


 * ~  ||~ What Do Effective Teachers Do ||~   ||
 * Planning || Implementation || Interactions with students ||
 * * having a strong knowledge and mastery of what you are going to teach
 * organization
 * adjustment - be willing to make adjustments based on student population or background
 * plan ahead and make each lesson connect to the next
 * follow through with actual lesson || * improvise when needed
 * be clear about expectations and follow through on expectations
 * having the right tools - computer based handouts, etc, || * eye contact
 * one-on-one
 * asking questions, don't focus on only the students that know all the answers but not intimidating students ||

Assignment #2: Teacher Quality - 20 points
 * In light of the controversy around teacher evaluation and teacher quality in the K-12 arena, complete a 1-2 page typed paper describing how you think teacher effectiveness at the community college should be measured.
 * Should it be measured based on what the teacher does or what the students learn?
 * What is your stance on the way that K-12 educators are being trained for effective teaching and the alignment of this pedagogy to the community college arena?