Nine Essential Traits of the EffectiveProfessorWednesday, November 14, 2012

Presented by:

Ellen Smyth

Ellen Smyth is currently part of the mathematics and statistics faculty at Austin PeayState University. She was named the 2010 Innovative Professor, an honor given bythe Center for Extended and Distance Education.

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What Can this Seminar Do for Me?

• Improve evals• Raise rapport• Enrich learning

What would students consider to be the

single most essential trait to effective

teaching?

Students' Perceptions of Effective Teaching in

Higher Education

Face-to-face Online1. Respectful 1. Respectful

2. Knowledgeable 2. Responsive

3. Approachable 3. Knowledgeable

4. Engaging 4. Approachable

5. Communicative 5. Communicative

6. Organized 6. Organized

7. Responsive 7. Engaging

8. Professional 8. Professional

9. Humorous 9. Humorous

Face-to-face1. Respectful

2. Knowledgeable3. Approachable

4. Engaging5. Communicative

6. Organized7. Responsive8. Professional9. Humorous

How can we show respect?

Fair Helpful

Sincere

Diplomatic

Reasonable

Trustworthy

Michael Wesch, U.S. Professor of the Year

“Love your students, and

they will love you back!”

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“The camera looks both ways.”--Rick Sammon

1) Warm, friendly tone

2) Listen with empathy and understanding

3) Use names

Learn namesShare 2 new ways

you will show respect.

Face-to-face1. Respectful

2. Knowledgeable3. Approachable

4. Engaging5. Communicative

6. Organized7. Responsive8. Professional9. Humorous

CompetentEclecticFlexible

Current

Practical

Reflective

Prepare!

Share 1 new way you will

demonstrate knowledge.

Face-to-face1. Respectful

2. Knowledgeable3. Approachable

4. Engaging5. Communicative

6. Organized7. Responsive8. Professional9. Humorous

HelpfulPersonable

Accessible

Positive Smile!

Socialize outside class Share 1 new way you will become

more approachable.

Face-to-face1. Respectful

2. Knowledgeable3. Approachable

4. Engaging5. Communicative

6. Organized7. Responsive8. Professional9. Humorous

Stimulating

EnthusiasticPassionate

Assertive

Charismatic

MotivatingInteresting

Positive

Interactive

Energetic

Creative

Create an active classroom

Collaborate

Share 1 new method you’ll use to become more

engaging.

Face-to-face1. Respectful

2. Knowledgeable3. Approachable

4. Engaging5. Communicative

6. Organized7. Responsive8. Professional9. Humorous

Constructive

Attentive

Understandable

Clear

Evals swayed more by smiles & gestures than what

prof says & writes

Share 1 new way you will improve

your communication.

Face-to-face1. Respectful

2. Knowledgeable3. Approachable

4. Engaging5. Communicative

6. Organized7. Responsive8. Professional9. Humorous

Prepared

Focused

Efficient Organize with glass front

cabinets

Share 1 new area where you will

improve organization.

Face-to-face1. Respectful

2. Knowledgeable3. Approachable

4. Engaging5. Communicative

6. Organized7. Responsive8. Professional9. Humorous

Accommodating

MIT TV: Thomas Friedman

Everybody loves positive

affirmation!

Share 1 new way you will be responsive.

Face-to-face1. Respectful

2. Knowledgeable3. Approachable

4. Engaging5. Communicative

6. Organized7. Responsive8. Professional9. Humorous

Dependable

Efficacious

Punctual

Dedicated

Share 1 new way you’ll foster for professionalism.

Face-to-face1. Respectful

2. Knowledgeable3. Approachable

4. Engaging5. Communicative

6. Organized7. Responsive8. Professional9. Humorous

Happy

Positive

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