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Great teachers never forget that it is ____________, not programs, that determine the quality of a school.
people
Great teachers establish ________ __________ at the start of the year and follow them consistently as the year progresses.
clear expectations
Great teachers ________ their classrooms thoughtfully. When they say something, they mean it.
manage
When a student misbehaves, great teachers have one goal: to keep that ________ from happening again.
behavior
Great teachers have ______ expectations for students, but have even higher expectations for themselves.
high
Great teachers work hard to deliver consistent, ________ instruction.
engaging
Great teachers are aware of three modes-- business, parent, child. They understand how to be in _________ mode most of the time since that is what we expect of students, too.
business
Great teachers know that they are the variable in the classroom. Good teachers consistently strive to _______, and they focus on something they can control; their own performance.
improve
Great teachers focus on _______ first, with a broad vision that keeps everything in perspective.
students
Great teachers create a ________ atmosphere in their classrooms and schools. They treat every person with respect. In particular, they understand the power of praise.
positive
Great teachers consistently filter out the negatives that don't matter and share a ________ attitude.
positive
Great teachers work hard to keep their _____________ in good repair to avoid personal hurt and to repair any possible damage.
relationships
Great teachers have the ability to ignore trivial disturbances and the ability to respond to ____________ behavior without escalating the situation.
inappropriate
Great teachers have a plan and purpose for everything that they do. If plans don't work out the way they had envisioned, they ______ on what they could have done differently and adjust accordingly.
reflect
Great teachers have ________ for students and clarity about how others see them.
empathy
Great teachers keep standardized testing in perspective. They focus on the real issue of student ________.
learning
