Nine Essential Traits of the Effective Professor

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What one faculty trait do students consider most essential to effective teaching? Memorial University of Newfoundland named several such traits by categorizing a broad range of student-identified characteristics from both their online and face-to-face courses. Interestingly, the same nine faculty traits appeared in both arenas, though there were differences in the importance of some. Whether teaching in the classroom or online, we will explore practical ways of fostering these nine characteristics and discuss the benefits. Participants will pair together to commit to specific techniques and discuss how their classrooms could benefit. The full presentation paper can be found at this link: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/33094260/NineEssentialTraitsoftheEffectiveProfessor.pdf

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What  Can  this  Session  Do      for  Me?  

   What  do  you  consider  to  be  the  most  essen8al  trait  of  effec8ve  teaching?  

   What  would  students  

consider  to  be  the  most  

essen8al  trait?  

Online   Face-­‐to-­‐face  1. Respectful   1. Respectful  2. Responsive   2. Knowledgeable  3. Knowledgeable   3. Approachable  4. Approachable   4. Engaging  5. Communicative   5. Communicative  6. Organized   6. Organized  7. Engaging   7. Responsive  8. Professional   8. Professional  9. Humorous   9. Humorous  

Respect  is  more  important  than  knowledge!  

Than  the  ability  to  engage  and  communicate!      Than  anything!  

Why  is  respect  essen8al?  

How  can  we  show  respect?  

Fair  

Understanding  

Flexible   Caring  

Pa8ent  

Helpful  

Compassionate  Open-­‐minded  

Sincere  

Diploma8c  

Concerned  

Reasonable  Consistent  

Kind  Empathe8c  

Humble  

Trustworthy  

Realis8c  

“Love  your  

students,  and  they  will  love  you  

back!”  

1)  Warm,  friendly  tone  

2)  Use  names  3)  Listen  with  empathy  and  understanding  

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Learn  Names  and  Personali8es  *Cheat  Sheet  

Respect  

Respect  

Respect  Respect  

Respect  

Charlie  Rose  Interview  

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

Iden8fy  3  new  ways  you  will  show  respect.  

Online   Face-­‐to-­‐face  1.  RespecXul   1.  RespecXul  2.  Responsive   2.  Knowledgeable  3.  Knowledgeable   3.  Approachable  4.  Approachable   4.  Engaging  5.  Communica8ve   5.  Communica8ve  6.  Organized   6.  Organized  7.  Engaging   7.  Responsive  8.  Professional   8.  Professional  9.  Humorous   9.  Humorous  

Burning  ques8ons  must  be  answered!  

“If  you  have  to  wait  WEEKS…,  it  can  be  highly  

frustra8ng.”  

59%  vs.  82%  

1.  Email  &  Discussions  2.  Grading  3.  Office  Hours  

 

Efficient  

Available  

Accommoda8ng  

Percep8ve  

Helpful  

Video  &  Audio  Feedback  

Students  want  to  feel  

appreciated!  

Thomas  Friedman:    MIT  

Everybody  loves  posi8ve  affirma8on!  

Share  1  new  way  you  will  be  responsive.  

Online   Face-­‐to-­‐face  1.  RespecXul   1.  RespecXul  2.  Responsive   2.  Knowledgeable  3.  Knowledgeable   3.  Approachable  4.  Approachable   4.  Engaging  5.  Communica8ve   5.  Communica8ve  6.  Organized   6.  Organized  7.  Engaging   7.  Responsive  8.  Professional   8.  Professional  9.  Humorous   9.  Humorous  

Research  

Credible  

Competent  Eclectic   Flexible  

Current  

Prac8cal  

Reflec8ve  

Prepare!  

“A  cocky  prof  is  horrible;  they  think  they  know  it  all  and  many  are  horrified  when  they  realize  they  made  a  mistake.”  

Share  1  new  way  you  will  

demonstrate  knowledge.  

Online   Face-­‐to-­‐face  1.  RespecXul   1.  RespecXul  2.  Responsive   2.  Knowledgeable  3.  Knowledgeable   3.  Approachable  4.  Approachable   4.  Engaging  5.  Communica8ve   5.  Communica8ve  6.  Organized   6.  Organized  7.  Engaging   7.  Responsive  8.  Professional   8.  Professional  9.  Humorous   9.  Humorous  

Helpful  Personable  

Accessible  

Posi8ve  

Approach  first!  

Encourage  Office  Hour  Visits  

Dress  for  a  8e!  -­‐-­‐Guy  

Kawasaki  

Share  1  new  way  you  will  become  

more  approachable.  

Online   Face-­‐to-­‐face  1.  RespecXul   1.  RespecXul  2.  Responsive   2.  Knowledgeable  3.  Knowledgeable   3.  Approachable  4.  Approachable   4.  Engaging  5.  CommunicaCve   5.  CommunicaCve  6.  Organized   6.  Organized  7.  Engaging   7.  Responsive  8.  Professional   8.  Professional  9.  Humorous   9.  Humorous  

Nonverbal  Cues  are  Powerful!  

Move    Speak  

Gesture  

Smile!  

Student  evals  are  swayed  more  by  smiles  &  gestures  than  by  what  prof  says  &  writes  

   Show  warmth,  enthusiasm,  and  a  lively  demeanor!  

Construc8ve  

Amen8ve  

Understandable  

Clear  

Clear,  thorough,  &  easy  to    read  posts  

Awesome  Feedback!  

Share  1  new  way  you  will  improve  

your  communica8on.  

Online   Face-­‐to-­‐face  1.  RespecXul   1.  RespecXul  2.  Responsive   2.  Knowledgeable  3.  Knowledgeable   3.  Approachable  4.  Approachable   4.  Engaging  5.  Communica8ve   5.  Communica8ve  6.  Organized   6.  Organized  7.  Engaging   7.  Responsive  8.  Professional   8.  Professional  9.  Humorous   9.  Humorous  

Prepared  

Focused  

Efficient  

Organize  with  Glass  Front  

Cabinets  

Share  1  new  area  where  you  will  

improve  organiza8on.  

Online   Face-­‐to-­‐face  1.  RespecXul   1.  RespecXul  2.  Responsive   2.  Knowledgeable  3.  Knowledgeable   3.  Approachable  4.  Approachable   4.  Engaging  5.  Communica8ve   5.  Communica8ve  6.  Organized   6.  Organized  7.  Engaging   7.  Responsive  8.  Professional   8.  Professional  9.  Humorous   9.  Humorous  

S8mula8ng  

Enthusias8c  Passionate  

Asser8ve  

Charisma8c  

Mo8va8ng  Interes8ng  

Posi8ve  

Interac8ve  

Energe8c  

Crea8ve  

Enthusiasm  or  lack  thereof  is  contagious!  

Here  we  are  now.  Entertain  Us!  

Create  an  ac8ve  

classroom  

Engage  through  group  

projects.  

Share  1  new  method  you’ll  use  to  become  more  

engaging.  

Online   Face-­‐to-­‐face  1.  RespecXul   1.  RespecXul  2.  Responsive   2.  Knowledgeable  3.  Knowledgeable   3.  Approachable  4.  Approachable   4.  Engaging  5.  Communica8ve   5.  Communica8ve  6.  Organized   6.  Organized  7.  Engaging   7.  Responsive  8.  Professional   8.  Professional  9.  Humorous   9.  Humorous  

Dependable  

Efficacious  

Punctual  

Dedicated  

Dedica8on  and  Devo8on  

Share  1  new  way  you’ll  foster  for  professionalism.  

Online   Face-­‐to-­‐face  1.  RespecXul   1.  RespecXul  2.  Responsive   2.  Knowledgeable  3.  Knowledgeable   3.  Approachable  4.  Approachable   4.  Engaging  5.  Communica8ve   5.  Communica8ve  6.  Organized   6.  Organized  7.  Engaging   7.  Responsive  8.  Professional   8.  Professional  9.  Humorous   9.  Humorous  

Happy  

Posi8ve  

Laughing  Makes  Learning  Fun!  

The  Shapes  of  Stories  

Commit  to  1  lecture  where  you  will  insert  ten  instances  of  humor.  

Ques8ons?  

Paper  &  References  

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