"Becoming an Effective Classroom Teacher"

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       What are some of the realities of classroom teaching that you may be concerned about?  Could some of them be how to plan successful lessons, becoming too overwhelmed in the classroom, how to motivate students? These are all concerns and challenges that teachers are faced with. But the real question is how do you overcome those challenges? Before we start let’s think about some strategies that could help you develop into becoming an expert teacher. These strategies could include ways to help you spice up activities in the classroom, by becoming an expert in a particular subject you plan on teaching or conquering classroom management. Now that we’ve brainstormed some strategies, let’s start becoming an effective teacher! Look back on your educational experience and think about the teachers you have had, what were some good characteristics of those teachers that you could carry over into your own classroom? Did your teachers want to see students succeed; would they do anything in their power to help a student?

       I have always appreciated a teacher for taking time out of their day to help me or to answer my questions for me outside of the classroom. Teachers that put all their energy and heart into their classroom and students get a positive response from their students. Also, teachers who are open with their students, I feel make it easier for the students to come to them if they need help or are having a problem. Becoming an effective teacher acquires certain knowledge and skills. It is important that teachers have different teaching methods to use in the classroom. While reading Moreno’s book Educational Psychology I loved when it said “teaching is never a routine” (Moreno, 5). I think that is something every teacher should have on their desk as a reminder because sometimes teachers get into the routine of repeating the same thing every period of the day. But what teachers need to remember is that everyone is unique and learns differently.