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In
a recent article published in the Journal of Active Learning in Higher
Education (2009, 10: 172‑184), Bantram and Bailey explored the responses of
students to the conceptual question the topic of this article seem to settle at
a University in the UK.
Four
predominant themes were noted (in relative order of importance): a school that
has excellent display of
1.
Teaching Skills:
§
Students felt that an effective
teacher explained ideas and concepts well, like explaining to a five year old;
§
Motivated and sustained student
interest;
§
Used active‑learning techniques;
§
And acted as a facilitator to
encourage and guide learning.
2.
Personal Qualities:
§
Students valued personal qualities
such as, “…being kind, helpful, patient, enthusiastic and having a great sense
of humor.”
3.
Relationships with Students:
§
Students appreciated instructors who
were friendly, approachable, and took the time to “get to know” them.
4.
Teacher Knowledge:
§
Subject‑matter expertise and
knowledge emerged as the lowest ranked theme.
Would you not
prefer a school where your child is a regarded and addressed as a king or queen,
where there rights are preserved, even if learning and knowledge transference
is close to perfection?
Like all
patient in a hospital, you want all care to be centered on you, you want your
preferences, rights, cultures, believes and values preserved and made a priority
in all health care decisions. As patients seeks health from a hospital, so is a
student who have come to seek knowledge in a school, they deserve to know and
be duly protected within the limits of their rights from the African rights
charters in education.
STUDENT RIGHT CHARTER
1. The right to Quality Education.
2. The right to be Safe and Protected.
3. The right to be Trusted and Treated as a capable and
functioning person.
4. The right to express my Views and have my Opinions taken seriously.
5. The right to Privacy and to be treated as an Individual.
6. The right to special help if I have particular problems or
if I have a disability.
7. The right to regular support from an Educational Welfare Officer
when necessary.
8. The right to information about my Life and to have my personal
information treated with Respect and in Confidence.
9. The right to have my Religion and Heritage respected.
10. The right to time for Play and Leisure activities.
[http://www.newb.ie/young_people/childrens_charter.asp].
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A school that
is particular about the qualities of her teachers and ensuring the delivery of
qualitative learning to students and continuous improvement in learning
techniques for teachers.
Chickering
and Gamson’s (1987) classic Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate/
Advanced level Education, where an effective teacher is described to:
1.
Encourage contact between students and faculty;
2.
Develop reciprocity and cooperation among students and student-teacher;
3.
Encourage active learning by students;
4.
Give prompt feedback to students;
5.
Emphasize time management on task;
6.
Communicate high expectations from students; and,
7. Respect
diverse talents, culture, background and ways of learning.
A GREAT TEACHER MUST HAVE:
1.
An Engaging Personality and Teaching Style
§
A
great teacher is very engaging and holds the attention of students in all
discussions.
2.
Clear Objectives for Lessons
§ A great teacher establishes clear
objectives for each lesson and works to meet those specific objectives during
each class.
3. Effective
Discipline Skills
§ A great teacher has effective
discipline skills and can promote positive behaviors and change in the
classroom.
4. Good Classroom
Management Skills
§ A great teacher has good classroom
management skills and can ensure good student behavior, effective study and
work habits, and an overall sense of respect in the classroom.
5. Good
Communication with Parents
§ A great teacher maintains open
communication with parents and keeps them informed of what is going on in the
classroom as far as curriculum, discipline, and other issues.
§ They make themselves available for
phone calls, meetings, and email.
6. High
Expectations
§ A great teacher has high expectations
of their students and encourages everyone to always work at their best level.
7. Knowledge of
Curriculum and Standards
§ A great teacher has thorough
knowledge of the school's curriculum and other standards they must uphold in
the classroom. They ensure their teaching meets those standards.
8. Knowledge of
Subject Matter
§ This may seem obvious, but is
sometimes overlooked. A great teacher has incredible knowledge of and
enthusiasm for the subject matter they are teaching. They are prepared to
answer questions and keep the material interesting for the students.
9. Passion for
Children and Teaching
§ A great teacher is passionate about
teaching and working with children. They are excited about influencing
students' lives and understand the impact they have.
10. Strong Rapport
with Students
§ A great teacher develops a strong
rapport with students and establishes trusting relationships.
Another view about this issue of teachers, like everything
about quality in education lands on the teachers:
Twelve qualities
of a good teacher or mentor
1. Committed to the work
§ Focuses
on educational needs of the students
§ Works
with passion
§ Keen
to uphold the university's values
§ Enthusiastic
about work and about teaching
2. Encourages and appreciates diversity
§
Does not stereotype or speak negatively
of others
§
Nurtures and encourages diversity
§
Seeks and encourages understanding of,
and respect for, people of diverse backgrounds
3. Interacts and communicates respect
§
Communicates effectively with others
§
Encourages input from others, listening
deeply and giving credit for their contributions
§
Acts with integrity
§
Provides a model of high ethical
standards
§
Shows a caring attitude
4. Motivates students and coworkers
§
Encourages students to achieve their goals
§
Provides constructive feedback
§
Monitors progress of students and
fosters their success
5. Brings a wide range of skills and talents to teaching
§
Teaching is clearly presented and
stimulates high order
§
thinking skills
§
Presents difficult concepts comprehensibly
§ Brings
appropriate evidence to the critique
§ Teaches memorably
6. Demonstrates leadership in teaching
§ Contributes to course design and
structure
§ Contributes to publications on
education
§ Evidence of self-development
§ in an educational context
§ Demonstrates creativity in teaching
strategies
§ Committed to professional development
in education
7. Encourages an open and trusting learning environment
§ Creates a climate of trust
§ Encourages students to learn from
mistakes
§ Helps students redefine failure as a
learning experience
§ Encourages student questions and
engagement in the learning process
§ Encourages student growth with
appropriate behavior based feedback
8. Fosters critical thinking
§ Teaches students how to think, not
what to think
§ Encourages students to organize,
analyze and evaluate
§ Explores with probing questions
§ Discusses ideas in an organized way
§ Helps students to focus on key issues
§ Trains students in strategic thinking
9. Encourages creative work
§ Motivates students to create new
ideas
§ Fosters innovation and new approaches
10. Emphasizes teamwork
§ Builds links at national and
international levels in education
§ Encourages students to work in teams
§ Encourages collaborative learning
11. Seeks continually to improve teaching skills
§ Seeks to learn and incorporate new
skills, and information teaching
§ Seeks feedback and criticism
§ Keeps up to date in specialty
12. Provides positive feedback
§ Listens to students and discovers
their educational needs
§ Values students, never belittles
§ Provides constructive feedback
§ Helps and supports people to grow
§ Teaches students how to monitor their
own progress.
