Walker, Robert J

Abstract: Have you ever wondered what character traits you need in order to be an effective teacher? This article discusses the findings from a 15-year research study of what in-service and preservice teachers have determined are the 12 characteristics of an effective teacher. Over his collegiate teaching career, the researcher has engaged college students in discussions and writing assignments pertaining to the outstanding characteristics of their most effective teacher. Effective was defined as that teacher who made the most significant impact on their lives. Students identified similar qualities among highly effective teachers. Based on those recurring themes, the researcher has concluded that there are at least 12 clear characteristics of being an effective teacher. These 12 characteristics consistently affect students in positive ways.

总结：本文探讨为了成为一个有效的老师需要有什么性格特点。经过15年的调查研究，在职及职前教师已经确定了一个有效的教师12特征。在大学教学生涯中，研究人员已经发现，大学生讨论和写作任务属于最有效的教师的突出特点。学生鉴定非常有效的教师之间类似的特质。基于这些反复出现的主题，研究人员得出结论认为，有成为一名有效的教师至少有12个明显的特点。这12个特征一直以积极的方式影响学生。

来源：Online Submission. 4 pp. JUN2010.