IdentityTeaching with honesty is my passion
Over the last 20 years, technology and information have re-shaped the way that teachers are instructing our students. As a parent, it may be years since you were in the classroom. How can you tell if your child’s teacher is using innovative instructional methods, or is simply counting down the days until summer vacation. We have compiled a list of 10 signs that your child has landed a great instructor.
1. Communicates Frequently With Parents: The most obvious sign that your child has a great teacher is if you have heard from them. Teacher-parent collaboration is crucial to a student’s success. Even if your student is an all-star in the classroom, a good teacher will take the time to communicate your child’s successes or struggles with you. Great teachers will keep their lines of communication open to all parents.
2. Is Involved and Available: Great teachers take a vested interest in their student’s lives outside of the classroom. They take the time to get involved in after-school programs, offer tutoring or help sessions, become sponsors of various school clubs, or even coach sports teams.
3. Engages Students in Discussion and Debate: The best teachers do not spoon-feed their students the answers to their material. Good teachers allow students to lead and get involved in extensive discussions. By defending their points and deducting their own conclusions, children are given an opportunity to learn from fellow students and explore.
