Consider the following:
Good teachers …
• are highly effective managers.
(support and facilitate individuals as well as groups)
• have high expectations of themselves and their students.
• believe in their own effectiveness.
• discipline through prevention
• are often warm and caring.
• are democratic in their approach.
• are task-oriented.
• enjoy interacting with young people.
• have a solid foundation and understanding of their subject matter.
• are highly flexible, enthusiastic, and imaginative.
prepared by the Certification Advisors, Office of Student Services, School of Education, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor — adapted from the American Association of School Administrators' Booklet, Effective Teaching: Observations from Research
COT Event
March 12, 2008
"Discover the Treasures of Teaching"
Eat a Pizza Dinner … Hear from Guest Speakers … Mingle with Student Teachers!get the answers to questions such as:
• What will I have to do in college?
• What can I do now in my secondary school?
• What can I prepare to teach?
program theme and agenda may vary from year to year