One of the first priorities in working with new teachers at your site is developing a common language and vision concerning effective teaching behaviors. One way to begin the process is during orientation, a study group, or learning community ask the group to brainstorm the traits of an effective teacher, while they brainstorm record their ideas and thoughts on chart paper.
After the group completes the brainstorming process distribute the list of effective teaching behaviors listed in the Florida Performance Measurement System, the Domains, and/or the Classroom walk Through. Next, ask the group to compare the ideas in their brainstorming list with the lists provided by the State or District.Finally, ask each person to share one item that was on both lists and one item that was on one list but not the other that they believe has a significant impact on teacher effectiveness.
Here are some questions that may help the new teachers articulate the traits of an effective teacher.
• What knowledge do effective teachers possess?• What skills do effective teachers possess?
• What attributes do effective teachers demonstrate?
• What attitudes do effective teachers display?
• What behaviors do effective teachers show?
• What do effective teachers look like and sound like?
Reflective/Follow-up question: How can this activity add value to my practice?
This is not the only way to identify effective teaching behaviors. Please use the comments section to share other activities that will help new teacher build a common vocabulary.
Source: Doug Miller
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