Elements of Master Teaching

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Elements of Master Teaching
So what are they?

• William Buskist
• Jason Sikorski
• Tanya Buckley
• Bryan K. Saville
• Auburn University

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Books say

• Knowledge
• Personality
• Classroom Management Skills

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Writings of Master Teachers say
Approachable Creative Current in
field Establishes rapport
Flexible Genuine Good listener Trusting
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Passionate High expectations Humorous Knowledgeabl
e Models critical thinking Promotes cooperation
Uses active learning methods Uses common
sense Uses interdisciplinary approach
Respectful Stress life-long learning Strong
speaking skills Strong work ethic Thoughtful
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Credentials of Award Winning Teachers say
High standards for students Humanistic Intelligent
Knowledgeable Popular among students Scholarly St
rong communication skills Strong work ethic Write
about their fields
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Commitment to field Concern for
students Creative Enthusiastic Good classroom
teacher
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Student Evaluations say

• Caring
• Clear
• Comprehensive
• Enthusiastic
• Fair Stimulating
• Understanding
• Warm
• Well organized
• Well prepared

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Quality vs. Behavior

• Can you teach a quality like

Enthusiasm?
Sense of Humor?
Respectfulness?
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What behaviors indicate a quality?

• Quality Sense of Humor
• Behavior Tells funny stories or makes witty
  remarks in class.

Quality Enthusiasm about Teaching Behavior
Smiles during class, prepares interesting class
activities, uses gestures and expressions of
emotion to emphasize important points.
Quality Respectful Behavior Does not
humiliate or embarrass students, is polite (thank
you, please), does not interrupt, does not talk
down to students.
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So heres where you start!
Note the enthusiasm