Silent Meaning

the word not spoken
goes not quite unheard
it lingers in the eye
in the semi-arch of brow
a gesture of the hand
speaks pages more than words
the echo rests in the heart
as driftwood does in the sand
to be rubbed by time
until it rots or shines
the word not spoken
touches us as music
does the mind

sen. william s.cohen

Skills, Knowledge and Qualities of Effective teachers

Effective teachers must develop these skills throughout their career-life.

1. communication
2. interpersonal
3. motivational
4. pedagogical
5. assessment & evaluation
6. learning
7. study
8. note taking
9. professional
10. planning
11. class management
12. time management
13. use of resources
14. questioning

Effective teachers must also have knowledge in these areas.

1. subject area
2. teaching approaches
3. children psychology / psychology of learning
4. goals & aims of the school
5. expectations of the child / parents
6. assessment & evaluation
7. an affective school
8. value-added concept
9. educational reading
10. effort versus awareness
11. students' background
12. test development

In order to become effective teachers, we are encourage to develop these qualities.

1. patience
2. love of children
3. commitment to the job / dedicated
4. professional
5. always learning & trying to improve
6. able to work with others
7. leadership
8. creativity
9. highly motivated
10. self-esteem
11. positive / proactive
12. sense of humour
13. confident
14. responsible

*** I found these note a few years ago. I always read it and try to instill it in me. Anyway, it is good to have something to remind us about what we are and also to help us to improve ourselves.

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greetings to all teachers and educators

how's your day?

I hope today brings new light to you and your students.

I also hope that you'll find the notes I'm going to put useful and entertaining.