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Title: Becoming an Excellent Teacher: Suggestions from International Research Using the Teacher Behavior Checklist
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.
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Entry Date: 2026
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