What does "being a great teacher look like"? by Clare Anderson-Au (DCB) https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching en-us 2023-03-06 00:41:17 UTC 2026-04-13 03:22:29 UTC hello@padlet.com Feedback https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504721353 Giving students quality feedback in a timely manner ]]> 2023-03-06 07:30:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504721353 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504721923 Developing great relationships with students. Good rapport. Knows names]]> 2023-03-06 07:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504721923 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722436 When the students feel comfortable having a debate with the teacher about what they are learning.]]> 2023-03-06 07:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722436 Knowing your students https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722475 Names, rapport, personalised feedback, humour, reminders, scaffolding help etc. ]]> 2023-03-06 07:31:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722475 Making the time to learn about what students do outside of your lessons https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722479 2023-03-06 07:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722479 Interactive outside classroom https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722519 Staff saying hello and engaging in conversation, laughing, and being human with students (and each other - setting good examples!)]]> 2023-03-06 07:31:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722519 Someone who is open to feedback from the students. marcobarbini3 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722584 2023-03-06 07:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722584 Knowing your students https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722645 Knowing about their life outside of school/ checking EAL or SEN register. Taking these things into account when teaching and planning ]]> 2023-03-06 07:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722645 Great Teacher https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722670 Having students (willingly) spend time in your teaching space outside the class hours, being excited and engaged while at the same time feeling safe and cared about. ]]> 2023-03-06 07:31:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722670 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722697 Being approachable and showing intent to connect with students. Making sure that the teacher is not hiding behind a table lecturing but dynamic and interacting with all students. ]]> 2023-03-06 07:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722697 PE https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722714 Students engaged in the lesson ]]> 2023-03-06 07:31:33 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722714 Happiness https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722816 A happy teacher who shows that they enjoy to be at where they are and what they are involved in, without the joy of teaching, everything else fades]]> 2023-03-06 07:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722816 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722833 Try to informal conversations outside meeting/class time. ]]> 2023-03-06 07:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722833 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722875 Try to informal conversations outside meeting/class time. ]]> 2023-03-06 07:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504722875 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504723062 Consistent standards ]]> 2023-03-06 07:31:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504723062 Knows the students names https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504723063 2023-03-06 07:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504723063 Knowing https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504723209 It is crucial to know your students and their wants, their goals, their fears and needs, and then of course it’s important to be adaptable to meet those needs on an ongoing basis. ]]> 2023-03-06 07:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504723209 Feel confident https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504723229 Students feel confident to share their ideas- safe environment ]]> 2023-03-06 07:32:00 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504723229 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504723289 A teacher who has time in the day to think and gather thoughts so that when the students arrive the teacher is calm and fully engaged with students. Too much stress and too many targets does not allow teachers to be great. ]]> 2023-03-06 07:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504723289 Higher order questions. catherinemccaw4 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504723639 2023-03-06 07:32:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504723639 Effort https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504723664 Good teachers put effort into what they do and the students notice. This is where trust is built - if they see you care or that you know what you’re talking about, they will value learning with you. ]]> 2023-03-06 07:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504723664 clarazapata1 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504723814 Making sure you cater to each students's individual needs  (not just academic): offering after school meetings, asking questions, being in contact with the parents...]]> 2023-03-06 07:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504723814 if you give an assessment, students should get the feedback the following lesson. marcobarbini3 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504723992 2023-03-06 07:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504723992 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724072 Personally knowing something about every single student, finding something to like about all of them. ]]> 2023-03-06 07:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724072 Being Flexible https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724082 It’s important to not only know your students, but also being flexible and being willing to sometimes abandon your lesson plan when it is appropriate and necessary. 

]]> 2023-03-06 07:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724082 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724086 A good teacher is respected by the students and whom will come to them for direction and advice with in topic and out topic help]]> 2023-03-06 07:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724086 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724129 Providing clear communication in an agreed shared platform (ie Teams) where students know what to expect and where to look for help and clarifications if needed ]]> 2023-03-06 07:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724129 PE https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724191 Happy focused students working at challenging tasks ]]> 2023-03-06 07:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724191 Students feel safe https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724303 Students know that you are always there for them if they need you, no matter how busy, stressed, etc you are. You do your best to help them whenever and where ever you can.]]> 2023-03-06 07:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724303 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724322 Genuine conversations with students with two way listening and speaking -]]> 2023-03-06 07:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724322 Apologise - Lead by Example https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724487 Make sure students know how to say sorry if they are wrong and that we are all human. Not afraid to fail - the teacher should actively model this. ]]> 2023-03-06 07:33:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724487 Life long learner. chenlu413 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724607 2023-03-06 07:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724607 Positive Relationships alexandertew2 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724633 Students and teacher are greeting each other at the door and the lessons are starting in a positive manner]]> 2023-03-06 07:33:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724633 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724820 Developing good relationship with the students. Support the students if they need help.]]> 2023-03-06 07:33:30 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724820 What a great teacher looks like https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724977 Shows that the teacher knows their students and their individual needs.

Shows enthusiasm and passion in their subject which transfers over to the students engagement in class


]]> 2023-03-06 07:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504724977 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725020 Someone who designs and delivers learning experiences that engage all students and ensure all students come away with something new, no matter their level, interest or ability]]> 2023-03-06 07:33:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725020 A good teacher should attend PDs and use the new knowledge to improve their teaching practice. marcobarbini3 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725216 2023-03-06 07:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725216 carolinekelly23 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725248 Being very explicit with your (high!) expectations and holding pupils to account. Giving positive feedback when they meet or exceed those expectations, and clear guidance/feedback on what to change when they aren't. This works for academic and behavioural expectations.]]> 2023-03-06 07:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725248 Keeping fit and healthy in school kimong2 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725492 A great teacher is someone who is willing to wake up really early in the morning and come into school even before the sun rises to use the gym and do some morning exercise. This really sets up the teacher to be all refreshed and ready to go when he or she goes into class.]]> 2023-03-06 07:34:05 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725492 Knowing your students as individuals. samcoleby1 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725616 You know their interests, their goals and what they need from you. Even if you're teaching the same lesson to a class, every student should have different interactions with you based on what they need. This student needs help turning their ideas into clear writing, this student needs to be challenged because they tend to accept their first idea, this student needs to be provoked to find a way to relate to the topic.]]> 2023-03-06 07:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725616 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725625 A great teacher is offering a chance for the students to work individually, in pairs and in small groups to provide a chance for exchanges and for students to learn from peers as well ]]> 2023-03-06 07:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725625 Fully knows the curriculum catherinemccaw4 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725654 The teacher can answer all the why what and how questions about the course content and assessment. ]]> 2023-03-06 07:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725654 Teacher should be walking around and not sitting behind their desk https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725779 2023-03-06 07:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725779 Engaging with students in the classroom https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725801 Great teachers are often seen on their feet, engaging with the students, working with them in their small groups. ]]> 2023-03-06 07:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725801 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725802 Engaged with the students, actually listens to them when teaching rather then just waiting for them to finish and move on ]]> 2023-03-06 07:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725802 Knowing Students https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725888 Be involved in the students life not just in school but in the wider community (house, sport etc) and supporting them outside the curriculum time. Celebrating and recognizing achievements ]]> 2023-03-06 07:34:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504725888 Interacting with students outside of class (and your own ECAs) https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726054 2023-03-06 07:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726054 Connection/Interaction https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726055 Talk to students outside of the classroom and have conversations not necessarily related to class. Greet and chat with students at the corridor, sit down at lunch with them, or just give them a high five after they accomplish something they feel proud of. ]]> 2023-03-06 07:34:38 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726055 carolinekelly23 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726072 Students are excited to answer questions and have pride of ownership in classroom demonstrated by cleaning up after themselves

]]> 2023-03-06 07:34:39 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726072 Rapport https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726210 Positive Rapport. Lots of interaction between teacher and student. ]]> 2023-03-06 07:34:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726210 Happy and Passionate in Co-Discovering with students transformationfromthemiddle https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726273 learning as much from students as with students, eg, "oh, i didn't know that...tell me more....what makes you say that?"]]> 2023-03-06 07:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726273 Students are visibly thinking mrs_shi https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726300 Students aren't finding the learning easy, they are challenged. Teacher is facilitating students are driving the learning.]]> 2023-03-06 07:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726300 interact with students - talk to them not at them! josetumba1 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726377 2023-03-06 07:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726377 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726479 Having high level of motivation and engagement in class.]]> 2023-03-06 07:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726479 Consistency with behaviour kevinrossall2 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726498 Challenge negative behaviour and praise good behaviour no matter how big or small. Not responding consistently makes everyone's job harder.]]> 2023-03-06 07:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726498 Getting to know students well https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726842 Take time to see them outside of class (play, concert, sports)
Know the students' and their humour.  Have a healthy relationship with clear boundaries.
Always be ready to make time for students despite any work that might need to get done.]]> 2023-03-06 07:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726842 Consistency gregorylee4 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726911 fair approaches to all disipline. ]]> 2023-03-06 07:35:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726911 Learning https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726929 Ensuring students leave the classroom learning something new- no matter how ‘little’ by asking them to ‘say it out loud’ ]]> 2023-03-06 07:35:26 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726929 benkallend2 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726959 Giving a 100% during class. The students should know that you are there for them and the class is for them to work towards their goals.]]> 2023-03-06 07:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726959 Be hunours & confident leonwang11 https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726973 To show enthusiasm for what they teach. They should have a sense of humour and self-confidence. ]]> 2023-03-06 07:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504726973 Routines https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504727064 Sets good routines for the lessons. These are repeatable and habit-forming so that students know what happens in your class and what they need to do to be successful in your lessons. For example the same entry and exit routine, cold calling etc.]]> 2023-03-06 07:35:34 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504727064 Create a safe space in the classroom https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504727201 Allow students to feel vulnerable enough to ask questions even though it does not make sense. They should feel comfortable enough to make mistakes freely. 

This can be done by encouraging others not to laugh at “silly questions” or to encourage mistakes in general, as long as the students learn from them ]]> 2023-03-06 07:35:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504727201 Students' face when they arrive to your lesson https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504727799 Most students don't seem to be dragging themselves to your classroom and some might even be asking "what are we learning today?"]]> 2023-03-06 07:36:16 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504727799 A dialogue (polylogue?), an active 'to-and-fro' verbal flow of ideas, questions, answers to break down concepts and understand content, and practicing skills. https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504727853 2023-03-06 07:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504727853 A good teacher is flexible, reactive and reflective https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504728267 2023-03-06 07:36:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504728267 Healthy boundaries https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504729528 Only attending school when you are healthy in body and mind. This means taking breaks when needed (or before they become 'needed' ...)]]> 2023-03-06 07:37:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dulwichcollegebeijing1/greatteaching/wish/2504729528