QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EFFCTIVE IN-SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATORS

QUALITIES & CHARACTERISTICS OF AN   EFFCTIVE IN-SERVICE TEACHER EDUCATORS

Educational Organisation  : To organise the program or training for the maintain the quality of education by different educational organisation. For in-service training, the country has a large network of government-owned teacher training institutions (TTIs), which provide in-service training to the school teachers. The spread of these TTIs is both vertical and horizontal. At the National Level, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT), along with its six Regional Institutes of Education (REIs) prepares a host of modules for various teacher training courses and also undertakes specific programmes for training of teachers and teacher educators. Institutional support is also provided by the National University on Education al Planning and Administration (NUEPA). Both NCERT and NUEPA are national level autonomous bodies. At the state level, the State Councils of Educational Research and Training (SCERTs), prepares modules for teacher training and conducts specialised courses for teacher educators and school teachers. The Colleges of Teacher Education (CTEs) and Institutes for Advanced Learning in Education (IASEs) provide in-service training to secondary and senior secondary school teachers and teacher educators. At the district level, in-service training is provided by the District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs). The Block Resource Centres (BRCs) and Cluster Resource Centres (CRCs) form the lowest rung of institutions in the vertical hierarchy for providing in-service training to school teachers. Apart from these, in-service training is also imparted with active role of the civil society, unaided schools and other establishments.

Characteristics :

1: Preparation: The most effective teachers come to class each day ready to teach. 1. It is easy to learn in their classes because they are ready for the day. 2. They don’t waste instructional time. They start class on time. They teach for the entire class period. 3. Time flies in their classes because students are engaged in learning—i.e., not bored, less likely to fall asleep.

2: Positive Attitude: The most effective teachers have optimistic attitudes about teaching and about students. 1. See the glass as half full (look on the positive side of every situation) 2. Make themselves available to students 3. Communicate with students about their progress 4. Give praise and recognition 5. Have strategies to help students act positively toward one another.

3:  High Expectations :The most effective teachers set no limits on students and believe everyone can be successful. 1. Hold the highest standards 2. Consistently challenge their students to do their best 3. Build students’ confidence and teach them to believe in themselves.

4: Creativeness : The most effective teachers are resourceful and inventive in how they teach their classes. 1. Kiss a pig if the class reaches its academic goals 2. Wear a clown suit 3. Agree to participate in the school talent show 4. Use technology effectively in the classroom.

5: Fairness :The most effective teachers handle students and grading fairly. 1. Allow all students equal opportunities and privileges 2. Provide clear requirements for the class 3. Recognize that “fair” doesn’t necessarily mean treating everyone the same but means giving every student an opportunity to succeed 4. Understand that not all students learn in the same way and at the same rate

6:  Personal Attachment: The most effective teachers are concerned about students’ personal problems and can relate to them and their problems. 1. Connect with students personally 2. Share personal experiences with their classes 3. Take personal interest in students and find out as much as possible about them 4. Visit the students’ world (sit with them in the cafeteria; attend sporting events, plays, and other events outside normal school hours)

7: Cultivate a Sense of Belonging :The most effective teachers have a way of making students feel welcome and comfortable in their classrooms. 1. Students repeatedly mentioned that they felt as though they belonged in classrooms taught by effective teachers. 2. The students knew they had a good teacher who loved teaching and preferred it to other occupations.

8: Respect Students: The most effective teachers do not deliberately embarrass students. They do not take everything seriously. Teachers who give the highest respect, get the highest respect. 1. Respect students’ privacy when returning test papers 2. Speak to students in private concerning grades or conduct 3. Show sensitivity to feelings and consistently avoid situations that unnecessarily embarrass students

9: Forgiveness :The most effective teachers do not hold grudges. 1. Forgive students for inappropriate behavior 2. Habitually start each day with a clean slate 3. Understand that a forgiving attitude is essential to reaching difficult students 4. Understand that disruptive or antisocial behavior can quickly turn a teacher against a student, but that refusing to give up on difficult students can produce success

10: Admit Mistakes: The most effective teachers are quick to admit being wrong. 1. Apologize to mistakenly accused students 2. Make adjustments when students point out errors in grading or test material that has not been assigned