Is your teacher any good?!

A non-exhaustive, highly unscientific checklist to gauge the effectiveness of teachers, created by Thomas Rettig.

  1. My teacher is passionate about teaching.
  2. My teacher appropriately paces our learning to suit our learning needs.
  3. My teacher shows authenticism in getting to know us better.
  4. My teacher shows concern for my emotional and physical well-being.
  5. My teacher is fair to all students.
  6. My teacher entrusts responsibility in us.
  7. My teacher takes time to prepare for lessons.
  8. My teacher seeks professional development.
  9. My teacher sustains classroom momentum smoothly.
  10. My teacher is more concerned about us understanding of meaning, rather than memorisation.
  11. My teacher asks questions in class to spark dialogue.
  12. My teacher makes use of blended learning.
  13. My teacher shows responsibility towards our performance in class.
  14. My teacher does not rush through learning content for the sake of doing so.
  15. My teacher has good moral upholding.
  16. My teacher enjoys engaging with us.
  17. My teacher teaches us life skills.
  18. My teacher is aware of our personal strengths and weaknesses.
  19. My teacher gives us oppurtunities to express our creativity.
  20. My teacher clearly explains homework.
  21. My teacher allows us to display our learning in the different ways.
  22. My teacher encourages student interaction to encourage peer-to-peer sharing.
  23. My teacher invites guests to broaden our knowledge.
  24. My teacher is not afraid to step out of their comfort zone and try out new things.
  25. My teacher reflects on their daily performance to improve their teaching.