What Makes a Great Teacher?

An Elementary classroom should be

• Boring and dull

• A safe and interactive place for students to learn

• Disorganized and messy

• Non-collaborative

Communication with parents should

• Occur only when the student is in trouble

• Occur only for positive behavior

• Be a two way communication throughout the year

• Be a venting time

How should a teacher create a lesson?

• Using only technology

• Using only manipulatives

• Going with the flow, not following the lesson plan

• Focusing on the TEKS, using technology and manipulatives to create an engaging lesson

How should a teacher manage student behavior?

• Lash out and raise your voice

• Setting clear expectations, creating positive reinforcements and communicating with parents

• Ignore behavior

• Taking away recess time

A good teacher should be?

• Loving and Supportive

• Dismissive

• Judgemental

• Insensitive

How would you describe your ideal teacher?