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What makes a great teacher?
Study after study shows the single most important factor
determining the quality of the education a child receives is the
quality of his teacher.
by: GreatSchools Staff | November 3, 2017
Print article
What makes a great teacher? Teaching is one of the most complicated
jobs today. It demands broad knowledge of subject matter, curriculum,
and standards; enthusiasm, a caring attitude, and a love of learning;
knowledge of discipline and classroom management techniques; and a
desire to make a difference in the lives of young people. With all these
qualities required, it’s no wonder that it’s hard to find great teachers.
Here are some characteristics of great
teachers
Great teachers set high expectations for all students. They
expect that all students can and will achieve in their classroom, and
they don’t give up on underachievers.
Great teachers have clear, written-out objectives. Effective
teachers have lesson plans that give students a clear idea of what they
will be learning, what the assignments are and what the grading policy
is. Assignments have learning goals and give students ample
opportunity to practice new skills. The teacher is consistent in grading
and returns work in a timely manner.
Great teachers are prepared and organized. They are in
their classrooms early and ready to teach. They present lessons in a
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clear and structured way. Their classrooms are organized in such a way
as to minimize distractions.
Great teachers engage students and get them to look at
issues in a variety of ways. Effective teachers use facts as a starting
point, not an end point; they ask “why” questions, look at all sides and
encourage students to predict what will happen next. They ask
questions frequently to make sure students are following along. They
try to engage the whole class, and they don’t allow a few students to
dominate the class. They keep students motivated with varied, lively
approaches.
Great teachers form strong relationships with their
students and show that they care about them as people. Great
teachers are warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring. Teachers with
these qualities are known to stay after school and make themselves
available to students and parents who need them. They are involved in
school-wide committees and activities, and they demonstrate a
commitment to the school.
Great teachers are masters of their subject matter. They
exhibit expertise in the subjects they are teaching and spend time
continuing to gain new knowledge in their field. They present material
in an enthusiastic manner and instill a hunger in their students to learn
more on their own.
Great teachers communicate frequently with parents. They
reach parents through conferences and frequent written reports home.
They don’t hesitate to pick up the telephone to call a parent if they are
concerned about a student.
What No Child Left Behind means for
teacher quality
The role of the teacher became an even more significant factor in
education with the passage of The No Child Left Behind law in 2002.
Under the law, elementary school teachers must have a bachelor’s
degree and pass a rigorous test in core curriculum areas. Middle and
high school teachers must demonstrate competency in the subject area
they teach by passing a test or by completing an academic major,
graduate degree or comparable course work. These requirements
already apply to all new hires.
Schools are required to tell parents about the qualifications of all
teachers, and they must notify parents if their child is taught for more
than four weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified. Schools that
do not comply risk losing federal funding.
Although the law required states to have highly qualified teachers in
every core academic classroom by the end of the 2005-2006 school
year, not a single state met that deadline.
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The U.S. Department of Education then required states to show how
they intended to fulfill the requirement. Most states satisfied the
government that they were making serious efforts, but a few were told
to come up with new plans.
Next page: How parents can advocate for qualified teachers
How parents can advocate for
qualified teachers
Over the next decade, schools in the United States will be faced with
the daunting task of hiring 2 million teachers. We know that high-
quality teachers make all the difference in the classroom. We also know
that it is becoming increasingly difficult to find them and keep them.
Twenty percent of new teachers leave the classroom after four years,
and many teachers will be retiring in the next 15 to 20 years.
Recommendations from the National
Commission on Teaching & America’s
Future
In 1996 the National Commission on Teaching & America’s Future, a
private bipartisan panel, made several recommendations for ensuring
that every classroom has a qualified teacher. Among the
recommendations were the following key points:
Raise professional standards for teachers.
Improve salaries and working conditions.
Reinvent teacher preparation and professional development.
Encourage and reward teacher knowledge and skills.
Implementing these recommendations, however, is a slow process,
dependent upon legislation as well as increased funding from both the
federal and state governments, and a will to implement changes at the
school district level. Parents can work together to keep the
superintendent, their school board members and their state legislators
focused on the goal of having a high-quality teacher in every
classroom.
Additional resources
Give Kids Good Schools
This Internet-based campaign, a project of the Public Education
Network, makes it easy for parents and community members to lobby
government officials to take action to improve the quality of teachers.
PACK 2025
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
For assistance contact
Email:
, lOMoARcPSD|31863004
What makes a great teacher?
Study after study shows the single most important factor
determining the quality of the education a child receives is the
quality of his teacher.
by: GreatSchools Staff | November 3, 2017
Print article
What makes a great teacher? Teaching is one of the most complicated
jobs today. It demands broad knowledge of subject matter, curriculum,
and standards; enthusiasm, a caring attitude, and a love of learning;
knowledge of discipline and classroom management techniques; and a
desire to make a difference in the lives of young people. With all these
qualities required, it’s no wonder that it’s hard to find great teachers.
Here are some characteristics of great
teachers
Great teachers set high expectations for all students. They
expect that all students can and will achieve in their classroom, and
they don’t give up on underachievers.
Great teachers have clear, written-out objectives. Effective
teachers have lesson plans that give students a clear idea of what they
will be learning, what the assignments are and what the grading policy
is. Assignments have learning goals and give students ample
opportunity to practice new skills. The teacher is consistent in grading
and returns work in a timely manner.
Great teachers are prepared and organized. They are in
their classrooms early and ready to teach. They present lessons in a
, lOMoARcPSD|31863004
clear and structured way. Their classrooms are organized in such a way
as to minimize distractions.
Great teachers engage students and get them to look at
issues in a variety of ways. Effective teachers use facts as a starting
point, not an end point; they ask “why” questions, look at all sides and
encourage students to predict what will happen next. They ask
questions frequently to make sure students are following along. They
try to engage the whole class, and they don’t allow a few students to
dominate the class. They keep students motivated with varied, lively
approaches.
Great teachers form strong relationships with their
students and show that they care about them as people. Great
teachers are warm, accessible, enthusiastic and caring. Teachers with
these qualities are known to stay after school and make themselves
available to students and parents who need them. They are involved in
school-wide committees and activities, and they demonstrate a
commitment to the school.
Great teachers are masters of their subject matter. They
exhibit expertise in the subjects they are teaching and spend time
continuing to gain new knowledge in their field. They present material
in an enthusiastic manner and instill a hunger in their students to learn
more on their own.
Great teachers communicate frequently with parents. They
reach parents through conferences and frequent written reports home.
They don’t hesitate to pick up the telephone to call a parent if they are
concerned about a student.
What No Child Left Behind means for
teacher quality
The role of the teacher became an even more significant factor in
education with the passage of The No Child Left Behind law in 2002.
Under the law, elementary school teachers must have a bachelor’s
degree and pass a rigorous test in core curriculum areas. Middle and
high school teachers must demonstrate competency in the subject area
they teach by passing a test or by completing an academic major,
graduate degree or comparable course work. These requirements
already apply to all new hires.
Schools are required to tell parents about the qualifications of all
teachers, and they must notify parents if their child is taught for more
than four weeks by a teacher who is not highly qualified. Schools that
do not comply risk losing federal funding.
Although the law required states to have highly qualified teachers in
every core academic classroom by the end of the 2005-2006 school
year, not a single state met that deadline.
, lOMoARcPSD|31863004
ADVERTISEMENT
The U.S. Department of Education then required states to show how
they intended to fulfill the requirement. Most states satisfied the
government that they were making serious efforts, but a few were told
to come up with new plans.
Next page: How parents can advocate for qualified teachers
How parents can advocate for
qualified teachers
Over the next decade, schools in the United States will be faced with
the daunting task of hiring 2 million teachers. We know that high-
quality teachers make all the difference in the classroom. We also know
that it is becoming increasingly difficult to find them and keep them.
Twenty percent of new teachers leave the classroom after four years,
and many teachers will be retiring in the next 15 to 20 years.
Recommendations from the National
Commission on Teaching & America’s
Future
In 1996 the National Commission on Teaching & America’s Future, a
private bipartisan panel, made several recommendations for ensuring
that every classroom has a qualified teacher. Among the
recommendations were the following key points:
Raise professional standards for teachers.
Improve salaries and working conditions.
Reinvent teacher preparation and professional development.
Encourage and reward teacher knowledge and skills.
Implementing these recommendations, however, is a slow process,
dependent upon legislation as well as increased funding from both the
federal and state governments, and a will to implement changes at the
school district level. Parents can work together to keep the
superintendent, their school board members and their state legislators
focused on the goal of having a high-quality teacher in every
classroom.
Additional resources
Give Kids Good Schools
This Internet-based campaign, a project of the Public Education
Network, makes it easy for parents and community members to lobby
government officials to take action to improve the quality of teachers.
