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Essay / The Portrait of a Professional Teacher - 2304
IntroductionAn effective teacher will excite, inspire and motivate students to be active in their learning, explore new areas of knowledge and make connections to future learning (Whitton et al 2010). When a teacher succeeds, their students are motivated, respect each other, and are ready to expand their knowledge and solve real-world problems. To be a valuable teacher, one must possess many skills and qualities to respond to a diversity of learners and their individual development; this includes many personal traits that are noticed by students. In today's society, teachers face constant challenges and need to be equipped with a range of teaching options and strategies so that they can make the best possible decisions in their lessons. A teacher must be equipped to make appropriate decisions and constantly reflect on their effectiveness. This essay explains how professionalism, teacher thinking, decision-making, classroom management, effective questioning, and adherence to the constructivist model of thinking all contribute to the value of a professional in teaching. society today. TeachingFor teachers to be effective, their classrooms must be open, supportive, and safe environments, where a strong student-teacher relationship can be established (Marsh, 2008). Students must be treated with respect in order to meet their need to belong (Eggen and Kauchak, 2010). The arrangement of the room and resources should be well thought out, allowing different spaces for different activities (Bennett & Smilanich, P. 1994), keeping in mind space for easy movement and creative work. Seating arrangement, noise level and ambient temperature should all be considered when planning the classroom to maximize productivity...... middle of paper ....... pp . 149-151 Whitton, D., Barker, K., Nosworthy, M., Sinclair, C. and Nanlohy, P. (2008). Communicate as professionals. South Melbourne: Cengage Learning Whitton, D., Barker, K., Nosworthy, Sinclair, C., Nanlohy, P. (2010). Learning to teach: Teaching to learn. South Melbourne: Cengage Learning Wassermann, S., (1991) The Art of the Question. Career and Technical Education: Early Childhood Education (Summer) p. 257. Johnson, R., (1997). Questioning techniques for use in teaching. Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 68(8), p.45-49.Bond, N., (2007). 12 Question strategies that minimize classroom management problems. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 44(1), p.18-21. Marcos, J.M., Sanchez, E., Tillema, H.H. (2011). Teacher reflection: What is supposed to be done. Journal of Education for Teaching: International Research and Pedagogy, 37(1), p..21-36.