Is your teacher any good?!
A non-exhaustive, highly unscientific checklist to gauge the effectiveness of teachers, created by Thomas Rettig.
- My teacher is passionate about teaching.
- My teacher appropriately paces our learning to suit our learning needs.
- My teacher shows authenticism in getting to know us better.
- My teacher shows concern for my emotional and physical well-being.
- My teacher is fair to all students.
- My teacher entrusts responsibility in us.
- My teacher takes time to prepare for lessons.
- My teacher seeks professional development.
- My teacher sustains classroom momentum smoothly.
- My teacher is more concerned about us understanding of meaning, rather than memorisation.
- My teacher asks questions in class to spark dialogue.
- My teacher makes use of blended learning.
- My teacher shows responsibility towards our performance in class.
- My teacher does not rush through learning content for the sake of doing so.
- My teacher has good moral upholding.
- My teacher enjoys engaging with us.
- My teacher teaches us life skills.
- My teacher is aware of our personal strengths and weaknesses.
- My teacher gives us oppurtunities to express our creativity.
- My teacher clearly explains homework.
- My teacher allows us to display our learning in the different ways.
- My teacher encourages student interaction to encourage peer-to-peer sharing.
- My teacher invites guests to broaden our knowledge.
- My teacher is not afraid to step out of their comfort zone and try out new things.
- My teacher reflects on their daily performance to improve their teaching.