This section emphasizes the importance of adaptability in effective teaching, highlighting the need for educators to adjust their methods in response to evolving environments, student needs, and technological advancements. Dr. Audrey Rogers reflects on her experiences and how the COVID-19 pandemic required teachers to rethink their approaches and embrace new tools for engagement. Overall, the ability to adapt is presented as a crucial skill for teachers facing diverse audiences and changing educational landscapes.
4. Good Teachers Are Adaptable
Effective teachers need to be able to work in a constantly evolving environment and adjust their teaching methods based on the age of their students, the resources available and changing curriculum, practices and requirements.
As a former high school teacher and SNHU professor of education, Dr. Audrey Rogers said she’s seen tremendous changes in the education field throughout her career, particularly with the rise in access to the internet, computers and other technology.
What is teaching going to look like in another 30 years? The only thing certain is change, according to Rogers, who now oversees graduate education programs at SNHU.
The ability to adapt is one of the most beneficial skills she said she's used while working in education — and it's certainly one that came in handy during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"(The pandemic) pushed us to rethink our teaching methods, embrace new technologies and find creative ways to engage with students," she said. "That experience underscored the importance of being flexible, open to change and willing to step outside of our comfort zones."
Adaptability is also one of the key skills needed to be a teacher who may be educating students of varying grade levels or different learning styles, Tanguay said.
“You have to be able to adapt based upon your audience,” he said.
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