Iceberg Teaching

Teacher's work doesn't stop at the end of the day!

When you look at a teacher you see a person standing in front of a class speaking about whatever subject it is that they teach. But you don't see all the other things that go into creating that lesson writing down all the information that is being taught. We only see the tip of the iceberg, we don't see what is going on underneath it all. Think of it as an Iceberg we see about 30% of what actually has been done; the other 70% is done in private to make the other portion presentable.



The other part of the Iceberg includes many the parts listed above including;

• evaluation of a previous lesson
• Established routines and procedures that ensure the lesson goes as planned
• preperation for the lesson
• planning lessons in which the students learning progresses
• Personality- including the teachers ability to maintane control of the class and establish their authority
• Professional judgement developed over time
• Subject knowledge
• Professional knowledge about effective teaching and learning

You will often witness teachers performing lessons but you will develop the ability to see through the actual lesson and see what actually goes on beyond the lesson.

What makes a good teacher?

You may be asking yourself what will make you a truly good teacher. The success of a teacher should not be based on the students marks because some students even with the best help cannot pass, while others are exceptional at learning on their own. The only way to tell how well a teachers performance is by evaluating a few points;

1. Is enthusiastic and optimistic, while forgetting past failures!

2. Becoming aware of each students separate strengths and weaknesses to the best of their abilities.

3. Makes sure to as well as criticize students work, compliment them on what they did right.

4. Creates lessons that will cover every students needs as well as relates to their interests

5. Makes sure to address students in private when needed, to avoid humiliation.

6. Adjusts their lessons to incorporate the students questions.

7. Demonstrates respect and trust for students that they, in turn, spread to all the other students.