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Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Things that Make a Teacher Ineffective



Some teachers are highly effective and well-liked while some are not. What makes the difference between a teacher that is liked and respected and one who is disliked by her students? The following is a list of things that can make a teacher ineffective and unpopular.

Inconsistence

A teacher who is inconsistent can cause chaos in the classroom. Her students don’t know what to expect on any given day, and the rules are always changing. This can may the teacher ineffective and unpopular with her students.  A wise teacher knows to have a consistent routine that her students can follow. This gives the students a sense of security because they know what to expect.

Shows favoritism

It is imperative that a teacher never play favorites. She should never give one student more attention than the rest. And, she should never give one student special treatment. The other students will immediately notice this behavior and resent her because of it. To prevent showing one student preference over another, a teacher should make rules that apply to all of her students. And, she should treat each student the same.

Lack of flexibility

Teachers who are too rigid quickly become unpopular with students. An effective teacher knows that the world and her classroom are always changing. She knows this, and she is willing to change. She knows that some days will not go the way that she has planned. A teacher who is effective and respected is open to new ideas and techniques. 

Lack of empathy

Compassion is an important trait for a teacher. It shows her students that she is concerned about them and the things that matter to them. A teacher who lacks empathy will be viewed as cruel and uncaring. This will make her unpopular with her students.

Negative attitude

The words that a teacher speaks can affect a student’s life years after they have left that teacher’s classroom. If a teacher has a negative attitude about learning, her subject area, or her students, it can influence how her students view the subject area and how they behave in her classroom. An effective teacher realizes that her actions and expectations are an important component in her students’ achievements. So, even if she does not like a subject or one of her students, she does not display these feelings.

Lack of planning

A teacher who is unprepared and disorganized can quickly become unpopular with her students. A lack of planning can lead to bored, disruptive students. A wise teacher knows to be prepared. She prepares lessons for all of her students. She has designed her lessons to actively involve all of her students. And, she plans for the whole class period.

Lack of confidence

A teacher who lacks the confidence to make eye contact with her students or to speak in a clear, concise voice may also be disliked by her students. Because of her lack of enthusiasm for her subject matter, her students may find her difficult to understand and dull.

Teachers who are disliked and unpopular tend to have several things in common. They are not consistent, lack empathy, play favorites, and have negative attitudes.
 
 

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