This document provides an overview of the key traits and skills required to be a master educator. It discusses that master educators must facilitate learning, create new teaching techniques, and serve as a mentor and motivator to students. The document then lists and explains several essential traits including loyalty, acceptance of advice, constant pursuit of knowledge, effective time management, authority, dependability, flexibility, initiative, patience, professionalism, courtesy, enthusiasm, imagination, communication skills, a winning personality, and a positive attitude. It emphasizes the importance of these traits and skills in teaching students effectively.

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3. “There are millions of birds in the sky; of these, very few are eagles.”- Unknown

4. Master Educators Must:Facilitate learning for studentsInvent, adapt, and create new techniques and procedures to meet the changing demands of learnersBe a motivator, coach, mentor, friend, disciplinarian, peacemaker, negotiator, arbitrator, nurturer and entertainer

5. LoyaltyAcceptance of advice from colleaguesConstant pursuit of knowledgeEffective time management and organized work methodsAuthority, order, self-confidenceEthics and characterThe Profile of a Master Educator

6. Dependability and flexibilityCooperation and teamworkInitiative and ability to work independentlyPatience and self-controlProfessional imageCourtesy, compassion and consistencyThe Profile of a Master Educator (cont’d)

7. Desire and motivationEnthusiasm and energyImagination and pleasureEffective communication and general skillsWinning personality and positive attitudeThe Profile of a Master Educator (cont’d)

8. LoyaltyWhat? Faithfulness; steady in allegiance; reliable; thorough in the performance of duty; trustworthyWhy? The predominant goal or purpose of the institution cannot possibly be met if every person on the team is not working faithfully to accomplish it

9. Acceptance of Colleague Advice“When a collection of brilliant minds, hearts, and talents come together… expect a masterpiece!”UnknownBe receptive to, and guided by, competent counsel from colleagues

10. Constant Pursuit of KnowledgeLearning is lifelongOur goal:To become subject-matter expertsJoin professional organizations

11. What about Time….“Time marches on.” “Time flies.”“Take some time.”“Time heals all wounds.”“I have no time for this.”“Where did the time go?”“Time is money.”

12. Effective Time ManagementTime: One of our most valuable resources!What is it? “A continuum that is measured in terms of events that succeed one another from the past through the present to the future.”Webster’s DictionaryTime Management = Event Control

13. Key Concepts of Time ManagementSet GoalsEstablish ObjectivesIdentify PrioritiesAnalyze Time Use

14. Analyze Time UseDid I accomplish what I hoped to?Did I spend the appropriate amount of time on the most important tasks?Which tasks or projects took my time but contributed to nothing important?What could I have delegated?Did I spend valuable time on unimportant work?When was the longest period of uninterrupted time?How many times was I interrupted? Were they necessary?How much time was spent on time wasters?

15. Time WastersRed tape Clutter Unclear goalsNo authority Conflicting priorities Equipment failureSocializing Waiting for answers InterruptionsNo procedures No motivation Poor attitudeShifting priorities No self-discipline Unreal timelines Mistakes - own Unwanted mail Low moraleMistakes - others Poor communication Too many detailsIndecision Not listening Procrastination Meetings

16. Internal vs. ExternalInterruptionsWaitingProcrastination

17. “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today!”

18. P’s and Q’s of Event ControlQuestions

19. Quality

20. Quantity

21. Quirks

22. Quiet time

23. QuitPlanPrioritizePeak timeProcrastinationPracticePerfection

24. Authority, Order, Self-ConfidenceAuthority: a) a person cited or appealed to as an expert, and b) the power to influence or command thought, opinion or behaviorSelf-esteem: the feeling we have about our own value or self-worthSelf-confidence: the confidence we have in ourselves, our powers and our abilities

25. Self-Confidence BuildersLike and accept yourself unconditionallyBe clear about your own valuesBe true to yourselfNever compromise your integrity

26. Having authority requires:Establishing a formal distance between self and learnersBeing friendly, supportive, nurturing, but not fraternizing

27. Enjoy your uniquenessPractice self-controlWork step-by-step toward desired goalsSelf-Confidence Builders (cont’d)

28. DependabilityTo be considered in the top 20% of your profession, you must:Show upOn timeReady to work, andWork

29. FlexibilityWhat?Susceptible to modification or change; adaptable; willing to yield.Webster’sWhy?Schools are looking for educators who are willing to adapt to new, different, or changing requirements

30. Become a Change Master...Rather than a change resister!Go the extra mileDon’t fall into the “it’s not my job” pit

31. What is a Team?A group of interdependent individuals who have complementary skills and are committed to a shared, meaningful purpose and specific goals.

32. Stumbling Blocks vs. Stair StepsEmpathy

33. Honesty/Integrity

34. Reliability

35. Goodwill/Positive attitude

36. Trust/Openness

37. Willingness/Energy

38. Neatness/Order

39. Adaptability

40. Cheerfulness

41. Open communication

42. CourtesySelfishnessDishonestyUnreliabilityHostilitySuspicion/InterferenceLazinessUntidinessControversyTrouble makingPoor communicationsRudeness

43. InitiativeWork independently with little close supervisionInitiate actions for problem solving without supervisory interventionMaintain steady performance under varying work pressuresBe a “self-starter”

44. Steps to Independent ActionStudy position descriptionRead school’s operating proceduresLearn rules of oversight agenciesBe willing to take risksFollow the steps for building self-confidence

45. Patience and Self-ControlTurn challenges into opportunitiesBe honest and straightforwardBe a leaderPlan and be preparedFollow steps for control

46. Steps for ControlPause and breatheConsider the circumstancesEvaluate the optionsBehave professionallyListen to the studentApply the best approach

47. Professional Image“You never get a second chance to make a positive first impression.”To facilitate learning, we must communicate with learners Research indicates that communication occurs:7% verbally 38% vocally55%visually

48. Image and GroomingBasic personal hygieneClean clothing in good repairClean shoes in good repairClean, appropriately styled hairWell-manicured hands and nailsAppropriate makeup/facial hairAppropriate jewelryProper posture

49. Courtesy, Compassion,ConsistencyCourtesygood mannersbe on time for workstart class on timekeep appointments

50. Compassiona sympathetic consciousness of your students’ distressa desire to help alleviate that distressput yourself in student’s placeunderstand what has caused student actions or behaviorconvey approval; correct with careCourtesy, Compassion,Consistency (cont’d)

51. Consistencyfairly apply rules and standardsdon’t enforce today and ignore tomorrowbe justlook for the best in every studentCourtesy, Compassion,Consistency (cont’d)

52. Desire and MotivationDesire: the ingredient that makes the difference between an average educator and a master educatorIt creates Maslow’s theory of unconscious incompetence…we don’t know that we don’t know…like the bumble bee!It is the foundation of all self-motivation

53. MotiveA need or desire that causes a person to take action.Webster’sThe amount of success we achieve as educators will greatly depend on the degree of our self-motivation and the direction taken as a result of that motivation

54. Motivation Is Internal!We create motivational circumstancesStudents make an internal decision

55. More on MotivationIt’s like a car engineThe two most powerful emotions that influence our behavior:DESIREFEARTo be effective and active, it must focus on a specific need, goal, or aim

56. Listen to motivational tapes; read inspirational booksEliminate “I can’t”from your vocabularyChange “I wish” to “I will”Identify your major life goals or desiresActions for Self-Motivation (cont’d)

57. Energy and EnthusiasmWhat?“Lively; absorbing interest or involvement; a strong warmth or feeling; keen interest; fervor; inspiration.”Webster’sWhy?It is the inner fire that, combined with desire, can set us apart from those with far superior abilities!

58. Enthusiasm BuildersWake up singingSmile, smile, smileBe a “first timer”Apply the “pretend principle”

59. Practice proper postureHave personal pep ralliesAttach yourself to a purposeEnthusiasm Builders (cont’d)

60. Seize the spirit of adventureExpand your mind through learningThink enthusiasmEnthusiasm Builders (cont’d)

61. Imagination …PleasureWhat?“The ability to form mental images of things never experienced; creativity or resourcefulness.”Webster’sWhy?Educators who are resourceful, creative, and have active minds are successful and in great demand

62. “Learning is directly proportional to the amount of fun you have.”- Bob Pike

63. Generational/Communication Skills“A barrier to communication is something that keeps meanings from meeting. Meaning barriers exist between all people, making communication much more difficult than most people seem to realize.”Theologian Ruel Howe

64. Master Educators Are Unique Because:They must speak before groups of learners every dayThey are different from other professionals such as:Courtroom attorneysDoctorsClergy

65. Learner DiversityAgeEthnicityReligionUnderachieversNo personal disciplineLittle respect for rulesDysfunctional familiesAggressive, high achievers, etc.

66. Winning Personality andPositive AttitudeEducators must develop a personality that fosters learning and genuine human relationships

67. Convey a Positive AttitudeEducators must have a passion for the field they teach and compassion for their students

68. Personality DevelopmentMaintain an open mindBuild a bank of poiseMake the best of what you haveDo not hold grudges

69. Do not live in fearFocus on the future rather than the pastAvoid sarcasm at someone else’s expensePersonality Development (cont’d)

70. Practice sharing pleasing remarksDo not insist on having the last wordPersonality Development (cont’d)

71. The Law of AttractionAny visual image sets up an energetic force field that attracts the ideas, things, people, and circumstances that are consistent with your visual imageIf the image is positive, it will bring about positive, desired outcomes; and the opposite is also true, so stay positive

72. Positive Self-TalkThree RulesState in the personal sense using “I”State in the present tenseState with enthusiasm

73. Negativity can spread like flames in a forest fire; it can destroy a school, harm interpersonal relationships, and cease the growth of creativity among studentsWhat a horrible emotion to spread!

74. “The last great freedom of man is the freedom to choose his own attitude under any given set of circumstances.”- Victor Frankl

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