# TEACHING TIP SHEET

10 Tips on Becoming a More Effective Teacher

## Continually examine your instructional practices.

A reflective teacher is always improving!

## Communicate a sense of urgency.

Cut out unproductive activities. Keep expectations high, monitor progress closely, and give students the supports they need before they fail.

## Communicate high expectations while recognizing student needs.

Communicate that you believe they can succeed, and differentiate instruction to meet individual needs.

## Recognize the positive intent behind challenging behavior.

By giving them jobs and roles and providing them with multiple opportunities to interact with peers as they learn.

## Engage your students in the classroom community.

## Keep increasing your knowledge.

Adopt a “lifelong learner” mindset. The more you know, the more your students will benefit.

## Focus on the 3 Cs—be a caring, creative, and courageous teacher.

## Tell your students why they should learn what you’re teaching.

Answer the question what’s in it for me? When you feel like screaming at a noisy class, whisper—students will have to quiet down to hear what you’re saying.

## Model what you want to see in your students:

Kindness, respect, thoughtfulness, and enthusiasm for learning.