Q. Characteristics of Effective Teachers in Inclusive Programs
Characteristics of Effective Teachers
- Enthusiasm
- Sense of humor
- Patience
- Consistency
- Flexibility
- Trustworthiness
- Provides limits
- Facilitate experiences
- Teacher as mediator
– The teacher is the mediator between the child and the environment.
– The teacher decreases support as the child is ready for more independent learning.
Also known as scaffolding.
If extensive training is not required to teach in an inclusive preschool or child care classroom, what do teachers need to do to ensure that children with developmental disabilities have a good learning experience?