What are the six major categories of effective teaching?

Content knowledge

Teachers need a deep understanding of the subject they teach and be able to communicate it effectively to their students.

Quality of instruction

Effective questioning, assessment, reviewing previous learning, and giving enough time for practice are essential techniques. Teachers should also progressively introduce new skills and knowledge to scaffold students’ learning.

Teaching climate

Creating a challenging teaching climate that fosters competence, attributes success to effort, and values resilience is important.

Classroom management

Efficient use of lesson time, managing classroom resources, and consistently enforcing clear behavior rules have moderate evidence of impacting student learning.

Teacher beliefs

Teachers’ beliefs about the nature of their subjects and how children learn are more important than their level of qualification.

Professional behaviors

Developing professional skills, participating in professional development, supporting colleagues, and communicating with parents is also essential for effective teaching.