Becoming an Excellent Teacher: Suggestions from International Research Using the Teacher Behavior Checklist
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| Title: | Becoming an Excellent Teacher: Suggestions from International Research Using the Teacher Behavior Checklist |
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| Language: | English |
| Authors: | William Buskist, James E. Groccia |
| Source: | New Directions for Teaching and Learning. 2026 (186):11-18. |
| Availability: | Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: | Y |
| Page Count: | 8 |
| Publication Date: | 2026 |
| Document Type: | Journal Articles Reports - Descriptive |
| Education Level: | Higher Education Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: | Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Behavior, Check Lists, College Faculty |
| DOI: | 10.1002/tl.70024 |
| ISSN: | 0271-0633 1536-0768 |
| Abstract: | Using the Teacher Behavior Checklist (TBC), international higher education researchers have identified five universal principles of excellent teaching: (1) teacher knowledge, (2) enthusiasm, (3) creativity and interestingness, (4) approachability and personability, and (5) effective communication. In this article, we describe each of these behaviors and offer suggestions for improving teaching by developing and refining each of these principles. |
| Abstractor: | As Provided |
| Entry Date: | 2026 |
| Accession Number: | EJ1508458 |
| Database: | ERIC |
| Abstract: | Using the Teacher Behavior Checklist (TBC), international higher education researchers have identified five universal principles of excellent teaching: (1) teacher knowledge, (2) enthusiasm, (3) creativity and interestingness, (4) approachability and personability, and (5) effective communication. In this article, we describe each of these behaviors and offer suggestions for improving teaching by developing and refining each of these principles. |
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| ISSN: | 0271-0633 1536-0768 |
| DOI: | 10.1002/tl.70024 |
