Teacher Self-PreparationBehind the scene work determines the level of student understanding. Quality teaching dependson what is done by the teacher before stepping into the classroom. Preparation is key: Set the goals in terms of conceptual and process outcomes Decide what students will do in the classroom to achieve these goals Decide how to assess whether the goals are achieved, including the roles of bothformative and summative assessments Maintain a positive outlook and be flexible Prepare subject material: sequencing and correlating to standards Prepare lab apparatus and equipmentTeacher-Student InteractionThe primary role of a teacher is to establish a learning environment where all students are able tolearn and are motivated to learn, an environment that is both challenging and supportive: Establish a learning community consisting of the teacher and the students Recognize and celebrate diversity in students Design or select varied instructional strategies to accommodate different learning stylesPage 1 Establish and implement a consistent classroom management plan Listen to student ideas and be prepared to address them Guide students to view the place of physics in the wider scientific world Encourage and support students in discovering concepts independently when possible Maintain appropriate methods of communication with parents to keep them informed ofstudent progress and attitude and address any issues that may arise Make sure that student activities are challenging yet doable, and that students can tracktheir progress Make sure that students can establish connections between classroom activities andeveryday experiences Review safety procedures with students Assess student progress both formatively and summativeCommunity Building in the ClassroomIt is important for students to feel comfortable in the classroom. A good teacher should makeconnections with the students: Be authentic and genuine