Today’s educators are constantly evaluating the skills students need to compete in the global economy.
But what are the characteristics or skills needed to be an effective 21st-century educator?
We recently asked readers: “What are the qualities of an effective 21st-century educator?” Here are our readers’ top responses.
You might have heard that an effective 21st-century educator should be a “guide on the side,” not a “sage on the stage,” but according to readers, there’s much more to it than that.
For instance, one of the most common responses from readers was that 21st-century educators must be lifelong learners … and should be willing to learn not only from their peers, but from their students as well.
According to readers, an effective 21st-century educator…