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The “effective” teacher ….
•was enthusiastic
•had a good sense of humour
•had a passion for teaching and made the class challenging
•was interested in what kids did outside school
•knew the content
•was organized
•was fair and consistent
•was always willing to help
•let us teach each other
•made everyone feel important
•really listened
•made learning enjoyable

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She taught us the design process and every assignment we did was based around that process. It taught me how to tackle projects.

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The teacher I had never had behavior issues. Students just didn't act silly probably because he was really dynamic, but also it was university level class

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The teacher I had never had behavior issues. Students just didn't act silly probably because he was really dynamic, but also it was university level class

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I HAD NO TEACHER LIKE THIS. I HAVE TO BECOME THIS PERSON TO KEEP FROM SCARRING

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I HAD NO TEACHER LIKE THIS. I HAVE TO BECOME THIS PERSON TO KEEP FROM SCARRING

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plays music before class to wake us up:)

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Challenged our thinking

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took interest in students that were labelled

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She was always positive and loved her job which encouraged me to work hard.

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took the time to really get to know their students.

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They showed they cared and made learning really fun

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It was obvious he cared about and respected us. 

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It was obvious he cared about and respected us. 

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grade 11 english teacher--she taught me that you can do whatever you want and be who ever you want to be. there is no limit to your dreams

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grade 11 english teacher--she taught me that you can do whatever you want and be who ever you want to be. there is no limit to your dreams

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Frightened us with a cricket bat to do our work. I was scared. But got all my work done and did well in the class.

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He made the class really fun especially when we got to play with fire

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pushed me to do my best

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Let us do physical education everyday for more than hour

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Let us do physical education everyday for more than hour

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made me challenge myself

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Inspired students to be the best that they could be

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Inspired students to be the best that they could be

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Sorry, but i can't think of anything now. 

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Sorry, but i can't think of anything now. 

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Made sure I knew my strengths, and worked WITH me on my weaknesses. Spoke positively, said things like "let's work on..."
rather than saying "you are doing this wrong.." etc.

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Gr 10/11 math teacher, really good, respectful and connected well with student so much that i gave guidence councillors a hard time trying to make them out me in his section

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Gr 10/11 math teacher, really good, respectful and connected well with student so much that i gave guidence councillors a hard time trying to make them out me in his section

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My high school music teacher!

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made learning fun and easy

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An effective teacher is one who is prepared, and delivers content in a fun and energetic way so that students are interested in what we are discussing. Also I think and effective teacher is someone who listens to what their students want to learn (to a degree) to help make the experience more interesting to them while still following the curriculum

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My guidance counsellor because they supported me and help me get through difficult times

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Made us struggle with the content and really understand what we were doing and why we were doing it.

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Made us struggle with the content and really understand what we were doing and why we were doing it.

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Always positive, motivating and always so easy to talk to.

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Cared whether the students understood the contents

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Was able to relate to me as a person. Valued education and was able to honestly justify rules and methodology.

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He made us floss instead of giving us an indoor detention

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He made us floss instead of giving us an indoor detention

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Kind hearted, and really cared about everyone. Including students he didn't even know.

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Supportive - provided extra help and assistance as needed. Willing to stay after class for clarification. 

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Supportive - provided extra help and assistance as needed. Willing to stay after class for clarification. 

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My grade 12 History teacher. She was using inquiry based learning, and thanks to her is that I still understand and know many things related to hisotory

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My grade 12 History teacher. She was using inquiry based learning, and thanks to her is that I still understand and know many things related to hisotory

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He was very enthusiastic and passionate about teaching. He was inspirational with his words and dedication to all of his students. 

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He was very enthusiastic and passionate about teaching. He was inspirational with his words and dedication to all of his students. 

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They learned about my interests and passions and would go out of their way to connect those to what I was learning 

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They learned about my interests and passions and would go out of their way to connect those to what I was learning 

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Cared about what mattered to me

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My teacher was a boss lady - she laid out her expectations and always followed through on them. No one got away with disrespect, bad attitudes.

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They were passionate about the subject, showed first hand experience, gave us the opportunity to research what interested us and present it. She made me fall in love with history!!

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THEY DID NOT PUSH THEIR STUDENTS BEYOND THEIR ABILITIES

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THEY DID NOT PUSH THEIR STUDENTS BEYOND THEIR ABILITIES

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A teacher I had shut down bullying immediately when he saw it happen.  Students knew that he wouldn't put up with it and behaved.

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A teacher I had shut down bullying immediately when he saw it happen.  Students knew that he wouldn't put up with it and behaved.

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She respected me as a person and related to me on a personal level

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She respected me as a person and related to me on a personal level

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Made each one of us feel special by really integrating our interests into her lessons

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She offered a variety of activities and styles to encourage learning.

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She had clear expectations. It was evident that she cared about our learning. 

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She had clear expectations. It was evident that she cared about our learning. 

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my teacher helped me to think with growth mindset

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my teacher helped me to think with growth mindset

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My grade 12 biology teacher because they showed no favoritism, I felt safe in their class and did not feel judged by them

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My grade 12 biology teacher because they showed no favoritism, I felt safe in their class and did not feel judged by them

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She was open and easy to talk to. She never judged me for any of my choices.

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They did not put up with my behavior. So, I changed it. 

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They did not put up with my behavior. So, I changed it. 

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They wanted all their students to succeed and their work reflected this. 

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They wanted all their students to succeed and their work reflected this. 

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They were passionate and cared about each student. Their love for the subject was contagious

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Mrs. Younge my grade 2 teacher,Mrs. Forte my high school drama teacher and Mrs. Castron my careers teacher 

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Mrs. Younge my grade 2 teacher,Mrs. Forte my high school drama teacher and Mrs. Castron my careers teacher 

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Motivated and pushed me to reach all my potential

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she was consistent and built a classroom that was like family

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He respected every student and made them feel as if they had the right to voice their opinions and did not make students feel belittled

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She cared for each of her students making math fun and interactive. She connected with all of her students on her personal level. GREAT FRIEND AND TEACHER

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She cared for me and encouraged me to work hard and follow my dreams. I think she was effective because she took the time to get to know each one of her students personally. :)

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They had clear rules and guidelines on how to behave in the classroom and how to perform tasks

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Grade 5 teacher. She made me feel confident about my abilities. 

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Grade 5 teacher. She made me feel confident about my abilities. 

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They had a vested interest in me and my success!

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Willing to come in really early in the morning for extra help and help on assignments

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Willing to come in really early in the morning for extra help and help on assignments

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Effective Teachers: Grade 8, Grade 12 Biology

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Effective Teachers: Grade 8, Grade 12 Biology

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These teachers were very friendly, likable, and down to Earth

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Connected with students, showed genuine interest in

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Any teacher that treated me like someone who had a voice and had something important to say.

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she took the time to sit one on one with me as well as was very supportive 

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she took the time to sit one on one with me as well as was very supportive 

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My grade 9-12 French teacher. 4 years of friendship. Genuine care for the well being of her students, and is the reason I want to be a teacher.

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My grade 9-12 French teacher. 4 years of friendship. Genuine care for the well being of her students, and is the reason I want to be a teacher.

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French Immersion teacher at BHS BOWMANVILLE set the 'tone' in September by establishing behavioural expectations. A month was spent fine tuning the 'tone' and bringing all students on board.  We were reminded of the expectations at the beginning of each class.

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French Immersion teacher at BHS BOWMANVILLE set the 'tone' in September by establishing behavioural expectations. A month was spent fine tuning the 'tone' and bringing all students on board.  We were reminded of the expectations at the beginning of each class.

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They were organized and always ensured that students were being challenged

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Was able to let students be themselves but we we able to learn at our own pace.

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Formed valuable relationships with students.

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Very caring about all students and wanted us all to succeed

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Very caring about all students and wanted us all to succeed

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The teacher recognized the importance of self regulation and would address students regarding the content presented. It is after the lesson that they would do things differently with the class but the information presented was very professional. After information was presented, he provided life experiences to the class. (Calculus Grade 12)

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Made learning fun!

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He cared about me as a person.

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They were fair, kind, sincere, approachable, and always willing to talk and help.

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Connected with the students  and really created a great relationship with all of us

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Connected with the students  and really created a great relationship with all of us

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she helped me to build my confidence

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He would always focus on there being no direct connection for how one feels to how they act. Even if something bothers you, you can still choose how you act to a degree.

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She took time to personally help me 1 on 1. She always celebrated all of my achievements, big or small!