The University of

Texas at Tyler
School of
Education

Tell me and I forget. Teach

h me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.
-Benjamin Franklin

If a child
cant learn
the way we teach,
maybe we
should
teach the
way they learn.
-Ignacio Estrada

Created by:

Ashley Coplan,
Rachael Castillo,
Rebecca Jones,

Top Ten
Effective
Teaching
Skills

Top Ten Effective

Teaching Skills

1. Flexibility
The most effective teachers
are flexible and can change
direction at a moments
notice. Even the best made
plans will at times have to
be adjusted. Being the best
teacher you can be means
being able to acclimate to
changes to ensure the best
education for your students.

2. Prepared
Great teachers are always
prepared. They have well
planned lessons and are
prepared for anything that
may be thrown their way.
They find ways to
differentiate their instruction
to reach every student.

3. Good Classroom
Management
An effective teacher starts
from the first day
implementing procedures.
They practice them daily
until they become routine in
their classroom. Having

4. Technology Integration
Technology in the classroom is
a priority in todays classroom.
Technology is allowing
educational goals to be met in
new ways, and is allowing
more opportunities for student
learning and participation.

5. Passion

When teachers are passionate

about the subject matter they
are teaching, they are
inspiring to students. The
passion a teacher has about
teaching can get a student
excited about what they are
learning.

6. Good Communication

Teachers communicate with

their tone of voice and their
body language. A caring
teacher gets to truly know
their students and is always
encouraging them to succeed.

7. Commitment

Deciding to be a teacher
means making a commitment
to put the education of the
students in your classroom
above all else. Teaching is a
lifelong commitment to
change the world one child at
a time.

8. Creativity
Being creative in the
classroom encourages
students to be imaginative
and think outside the box.
Creativity allows for an
engaging, exciting,
interesting environment.

9. Encouraging
A teacher should always be
encouraging and accepting to
their students. Being positive
and relatable to students will
promote the academic
success of students.
Practicing encouragement
daily and having fun with
your students are important
strategies in being an
effective teacher.

10.
Content
Knowledge

Content knowledge is one of

the most important teaching
skills. When a teacher is
proficient in the content,
student learning and
involvement improves.
Teacher content knowledge

routines in place from day

one is imperative for good
classroom management.

directly correlates with

student learning.