Unveiling the Heart of Effective Teaching: Insights from Educators
500+ alumni attended our first Alumni meet on 4th Feb 2024. Since, most of all alumni are Educators i.e., teaching in private or government schools and some in administrative positions like BSA.
We leveraged this opportunity to pose a pivotal question,
What experiences make a teacher an effective teacher?
The diversity and depth of responses not only illuminated the myriad facets of teaching but also underscored the nuanced skills that define successful educators. It even surprise us. Through rigorous analysis, we have categorized these insights into five broad themes, each pivotal to the educator's journey.
We distributed heart shaped notes to everyone. It symbolised a heartfelt reflection rather than a mechanical response. Everyone joyfully accepted the process and started writing their reflection on the hearts. Look at the Behind-the-scene (BTS) video for the amazing moments.
We collected all the responses as they were mentioned by the alumni. After carefully entering them manually in the system and analysing them, we analysed all of them with tagging and bucketing methodology to identify themes:
Empathy and Understanding (30%)
Effective Communication (25%)
Continuous Learning & Adaptation (18%)
Student-centered Approach (15%)
Positive Attitude and Motivation (12%)
Empathy and Understanding
30% participants responded that Empathy and Understanding makes an outstanding teacher. According to them this is the heart of teaching, where educators forge profound connections with the children and find insights into their hopes, fears, and dreams. Through this empathic connection, educators cultivate fertile soil for intellectual and emotional growth.
Insights from participants response:
Teachers emphasise the importance of understanding students' needs, personalities, and struggles.
They recognize the significance of empathizing with students to provide effective support and guidance.
Building positive relationships based on empathy is seen as vital for creating a conducive learning environment.
Effective Communication
25% participants responded that Effective Communication makes an outstanding teacher. According to them effective communication is the foundation of report building. With good vocabulary and grace, educators wielded the power of words to bridge the gap between teacher and student, forging strong bonds of trust. Through the process of rapport-building, teachers fashioned a sanctuary of safety and support, where students dare to dream and dare to soar.
Insights from participants response:
Teachers stress the need for clear and effective communication with students.
They highlight the importance of building strong relationships and rapport with students to foster trust and engagement.
Communication is viewed as a tool for connecting with students on both academic and personal levels.
Continuous Learning & Adaptation
25% participants responded that Effective Communication makes an outstanding teacher. According to them continuous learning & Adaptation makes a great teacher. A outdated teacher, who is unaware of thei