Traits of Highly Effective Schools: #2

Elaine K. McEwan writes a book about the qualities and unique characteristics of school that help students get the "Best Education Possible". Each chapter offers research-based trait and examines its impact on student achievement. Trait # 2 is Highly Effective Teachers.

Ten Traits of Highly Effective Teachers:

1. A passion to help students learn and grow

2. Demonstrates qualities of respect, caring, and fairness

3.  Positively impacts the lives of students, parents, and colleagues

4. Strong classroom management, engages students, and manages time

5. Exhibits drama, enthusiasm, liveliness, humor,charisma, creativity, and novelty to teaching

6. Has the ability to make a difference in the lives of students

7. A skilled communicator

8. Has a sound knowledge of content

9. Has a knowledge of the students, the school, and the community in which they teach
10. Has the ability to be read one's own mental state, able to articulate ideas, issues, and values, reflective, and able to adjust to the changing needs and demands of the profession.