Teacher Behavior Self Study

Teacher Behavior in Education

1. TEACHER BEHAVIOUR SUBMITTED BY G.SAIDHARANI 19UED013 II. B.ED MATHEMATICS AND ENGLISH

2. MEANING OF TEACHER BEHAVIOUR Teacher behaviour is action, interaction and communication of teacher with the students. The teaching methodology, knowledge of the subject matter,etc.

3. DEFINITION OF TEACHERS BEHAVIOR Teacher’s behaviour is defined as the behaviour or activities of persons as they go about doing whatever is required of teachers, particularly those activities that are concerned with the direction of guidance of the learning of others. According to D.G.Ryan, an implication of definition is that teacher behaviour is social behaviour. Not only do teachers influence student behaviour, but students influence teacher behaviour as well.

4. NATURE OF TEACHERS BEHAVIOR ENTHUSIASM Students can feel the excitement. Students easily detect the teacher’s love for job and subject PREPARATION Teacher knows the subject. Teacher plans and prepares lessons daily.

5. PUNCTUALITY Always arrives on time. Begins and ends class on time. Excepts and encourages students arrive on time .

6. CONSISTENCY Does not miss class Is consistent in attitude and dealings with students Is always well prepared to teach class POLITENESS Treats students with respect Does not condescend Avoids embarrassing students in class

7.   SUPPORT AND CONCERN FOR OTHERS Lets students know that he/she cares about their success Takes time with students Allows for creativity Is friendly and courteous Is supportive and encouraging Is smiling, caring, and loving

8. FIRMNESS AND CONTROL Is firm in a kind manner Avoids tangents in teaching. PROVIDES PERSONAL HELP Takes time to explain concepts Gives individual attention

9. EMPLOYS AN EFFECTIVE DELIVERY Clarifies for understanding Creates a sense of fun with the learning task Eliminates bad, irritating, and/or distracting habits. DOES NOT MAKE STUDENTS LOSE FACE Avoids criticizing students.

10. IMPORTANCE OF TEACHER BEHAVIOR Know your own expectations for your students. Have a vision for exactly what you expect. Know exactly what you want to see. Communicate your expectations clearly. Be very specific. Over communicate. Explain why the behavior is important. Use stories and examples to make it clear. Build relationships. Students will always learn behavior lessons better from someone that's trusted and connected. Discuss unwanted behaviors with your students. Don't tell. Ask questions. Listen. Understand. Give students feedback on how they're doing. Correct them. Direct them. But most of all, encourage them.

11. Facilitate reflection with your students. Ask them to think about their own behavior and how they are learning and growing. Track progress. Offer a fresh start each day. Don't bring up previous mistakes except as a teaching opportunity but never to shame or gain the upper hand. Be patient. Always protect the dignity of each child. Don't lose your cool and say something harmful. Don't use shame or guilt to motivate.  How would you treat him/her if his/her grandmother were watching? Review. It's always good to circle back around to important lessons about expectations and how things are going.