Qualities of a Great Adult Educator

 
10
 
Qualities
 
of a
 
Great
 
Adult
 
Educator
 
Dan
 
Griffith
 
PRESIDENT 
- 
EDUCATION
 
DIVISION
dan@essentialed.com
 
Specific 
feedback 
is always
more
 
effective.
 
Why?
 
Specific 
feedback 
is always
more
 
effective.
Creates intrinsic
 
motivation
.
 
Why?
 
Specific 
feedback 
is always
more
 
effective.
Creates intrinsic
 
motivation
.
Outlines reflective points
for
 
improvement
.
 
Why?
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
Courageous
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
Courageous
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What is
 
it?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
It is having the skills
to solve the problems
that stand in the way
of student
 
learning.
This quality shows a
quick mind, positive
attitude, and a wealth
of experience to draw
out solutions to
difficult
 
problems.
 
Courageous
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What
 
is
 
it?
 
How does it look in adult
 
ed?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
How do I improve in this
 
area?
7 Ways to Develop Cognitive
Flexibility – Marianne
 
Stenger.
Pactice the OODA
 
loop.
https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/fe atures/7-ways-
develop-cognitive-flexibility/
 
Courageous
 
It is having the skills
to solve the problems
that stand in the way
of student
 
learning.
This quality shows a
quick mind, positive
attitude, and a wealth
of experience to draw
out solutions to
difficult
 
problems.
 
Resourceful teachers that find
new ways to present
 
content.
Administrators that overcome
community challenges by
enlisting support from various
groups.
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
Courageous
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What is
 
it?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
Wisdom is the
convergence of
knowledge and
experience. It blends
the intellectual and
emotional understanding
necessary to exercise
judgement that
 
makes
a difference. It is
most necessary in high
stress situations as it
provides leadership and
direction.
 
Courageous
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What
 
is
 
it?
 
How does it look in adult
 
ed?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
How do I improve in this
 
area?
Take time to reflect on your
decisions (before/after).
Try new things – be open to
life.
http://www.wisdompage.com/developingwisdom.html
 
Courageous
 
Wisdom is the
convergence of
knowledge and
experience. It blends
the intellectual and
emotional understanding
necessary to exercise
judgement that
 
makes
a difference. It is
most necessary in high
stress situations as it
provides leadership and
direction.
 
It is the teacher that doesn’t
give
 
a
 
student
 
an easy way out
of a missed
 
assignment.
 
It is the administrator who
develops key relationships to
avoid funding pitfalls.
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
Courageous
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What is
 
it?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
The ability to design
everything from
physical spaces to
programs to lessons in
a manner that provides
a simple and effective
pathway for
 
students.
This is critical to
student success in the
early stages of their
development.
Simplicity is
the ultimate
sophistication.
– Leonardo da
 
Vinci
 
Courageous
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What
 
is
 
it?
 
How does it look in adult
 
ed?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
How do I improve in this
 
area?
Write it out and then re-write
with half the
 
words.
Learn to
 
SCRUM.
http://www.agilebuddha.com/agile/agile-principle-
simplicity-the-art-of-maximising-the-work-not-done/
 
Courageous
 
The ability to design
everything from
physical spaces to
programs to lessons in
a manner that provides
a simple and effective
pathway for
 
students.
This is critical to
student success in the
early stages of their
development.
Simplicity is
the ultimate
sophistication.
– Leonardo da
 
Vinci
 
The teacher that cuts through
the complexities of a concept to
help students understand.
 
The administrator that
streamlines the enrollment
process for
 
students.
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
Courageous
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What is
 
it?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
This is being able to
really put yourself
in another
 
person’s
shoes. You are able to
truly understand their
situation and feelings
because of your
personal
 
experiences.
A student won’t care
how much you know until
they know how much you
care.
 
Unknown
 
Courageous
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What
 
is
 
it?
 
How does it look in adult
 
ed?
 
How do I improve in this
 
area?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
This is being able to
really put yourself
in another
 
person’s
shoes. You are able to
truly understand their
situation and feelings
because of your
personal
 
experiences.
A student won’t care
how much you know until
they know how much you
care.
 
Unknown
 
Courageous
 
It is the teacher who,
unrushed, sits down and really
listens to their student.
 
It is the administrator that
visits the homes of their
students to see how they can
further
 
help.
 
 
Listen...
 
hard.
Talk to
 
strangers.
 
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/arti cle/item/six_habits_
of_highly_empat hic_people1
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
Courageous
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What is
 
it?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
Being truly dedicated
is knowing your goal
and investing high
levels of effort to
achieve it rather than
casual
 
exertion.
This quality is all
about your personal
commitment and it can
wax and wane over
 
time.
 
Courageous
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What
 
is
 
it?
 
How does it look in adult
 
ed?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
How do I improve in this
 
area?
Turn of distractions -
 
focus.
Commit to X hours a week for
“extra”
 
work.
https://paidtoexist.com/go-all-out/
 
Courageous
 
Being truly dedicated
is knowing your goal
and investing high
levels of effort to
achieve it rather than
casual
 
exertion.
This quality is all
about your personal
commitment and it can
wax and wane over
 
time.
 
The teacher that is early
to everything and the last to
leave.
 
The administrator that pays
their own way to a conference in
order to present to others.
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
Courageous
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What is
 
it?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
Being humble allows us
to have gratitude in
difficult circumstances
and to connect with
others on a genuine
level. A person found
with this quality is
universally loved and
creates a positive
impact on all they
encounter.
 
Courageous
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What
 
is
 
it?
 
How does it look in adult
 
ed?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
How do I improve in this
 
area?
Ask for and accept some
criticism (secure
 
attachment).
Gratitude
 
diary!
https://www.mindful.org/three-tips-for-cultivating-
humility/
 
Courageous
 
Being humble allows us
to have gratitude in
difficult circumstances
and to connect with
others on a genuine
level. A person found
with this quality is
universally loved and
creates a positive
impact on all they
encounter.
 
The teacher that chooses to
give back through adult
 
ed.
The administrator that stays
and cleans the restrooms.
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
Courageous
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What is
 
it?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
Working well with
others and sharing
ideas is often
difficult for
 
people
 
Courageous
 
in
 
the
 
workplace,
 
but
having an attitude of
collaboration leads to
powerful learning and
success. Sharing your
ideas and listening to
others while pulling
your weight on the team
are marks of a great
educator.
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What is
 
it?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
How does it look in adult
 
ed?
Teachers that model working
together so students can see the
power.
Administrators who begin PLCs
and take an active role as a
participant.
 
How do I improve in this
 
area?
I
dentify traits of
 
your
strongest
 
relationships.
Target your strained
relationships against
 
those.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-end-work-
you-know-it/201406/the-three-steps-maximizing-your-
collaboration-skills
 
Courageous
 
Working well with
others and sharing
ideas is often
difficult for people
in the workplace, but
having an attitude of
collaboration leads to
powerful learning and
success. Sharing your
ideas and listening to
others while
 
pulling
your weight on the team
are marks of a great
educator.
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
Courageous
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What is
 
it?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
This is staying after
something in the face
of setbacks, trials,
and
 
disappointments.
Many things cannot be
forced overnight. They
take time to create and
manage and the quality
of persistence allows
us to strap in for the
long ride and see a
“project”
 
through.
 
Courageous
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What
 
is
 
it?
 
How does it look in adult
 
ed?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
How do I improve in this
 
area?
Embrace the
 
“suck.”
Grow something – a persistence
plant.
https://michaelhyatt.com/developing-persistence/
 
Courageous
 
This is staying after
something in the face
of setbacks, trials,
and
 
disappointments.
Many things cannot be
forced overnight. They
take time to create and
manage and the quality
of persistence allows
us to strap in for the
long ride and see a
“project”
 
through.
 
The teacher that never gives
up on a
 
student.
The administrator that
implements a new system and
stays committed to the
 
success.
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
Courageous
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What is
 
it?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
In short, this is the
ability to FIND things!
Both physically and
mentally we need to be
able to lay our hands
on the things that help
students move
 
forward.
Our organization models
for students (who often
come from environments
with little
organization) how to be
efficient, consistent,
and disciplined in our
stewardships.
 
Courageous
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What
 
is
 
it?
 
How does it look in adult
 
ed?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
How do I improve in this
 
area?
P
lan 
tomorrow at the end
 
of
today.
Use your “prime time”
 
wisely.
https://www.briantracy.com/blog/time-management/6-time-
management-tips-to-increase-productivity-organizational-
skills/
 
Courageous
 
In short, this is the
ability to FIND things!
Both physically and
mentally we need to be
able to lay our hands
on the things that help
students move
 
forward.
Our organization models
for students (who often
come from environments
with little
organization) how to be
efficient, consistent,
and disciplined in our
stewardships.
 
Teachers with color-coded
files, stickies, and clear
desktops.
 
Administrators who budget and
hold meetings that start/stop on
time.
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
Courageous
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What is
 
it?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
The manifestation of
this quality changes
the world. The ability
to move towards the
trouble and address it
head on often drives
the trouble away
immediately. Trouble is
a
 
bully!
Courage gets us past
stereotypes, fears, and
failures, and shows
students that life must
be
 
lived.
 
Courageous
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
 
What
 
is
 
it?
 
How does it look in adult
 
ed?
 
10 Qualities of a Great Adult
 
Educator
 
How do I improve in this
 
area?
I learned that courage was not the
absence of fear, but the triumph
over it. The brave man is not he who
does not feel afraid, but he who
conquers that
 
fear.
– Nelson
 
Mandella
 
Courageous
 
The manifestation of
this quality changes
the world. The ability
to move towards the
trouble and address it
head on often drives
the trouble away
immediately. Trouble is
a
 
bully!
Courage gets us past
stereotypes, fears, and
failures, and shows
students that life must
be
 
lived.
 
Teachers that go into dangerous
neighborhoods to bring change
through
 
education.
 
Administrators that stand
up and demand the budget and
resources
 
necessary.
 
Creative/Flexible
Wise
Simple
Empathetic
Dedicated
Humble
Collaborative
Persistent
Organized/Consistent
Courageous
 
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Ranking
 
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Adult educators are faced with some of the most daunting
trials in education and consistently rise above
 
them.
 
Being a great educator means constantly improving our
skillset.
 
Self-analysis can help us develop powerful goals for
improvement.
 
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Takeaways
 
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partner 
with
 
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  1. Qualities of a Great Adult Educator

  2. Dan Griffith PRESIDENT - EDUCATION DIVISION dan@essentialed.com

  3. Why? Specific feedback is always more effective.

  4. Why? Specific feedback is always more effective. Creates intrinsic motivation.

  5. Why? Specific feedback is always more effective. Creates intrinsic motivation. Outlines reflective points for improvement.

  6. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous

  7. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous

  8. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? It is having the skills Wise to solve the problems that stand in the way Simple of student learning. This quality shows a Empathetic quick mind, positive attitude, and a wealth Dedicated of experience to draw out solutions to Humble difficult problems. Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous

  9. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? How does it look in adult ed? It is having the skills Resourceful teachers that find Wise to solve the problems new ways to present content. that stand in the way Simple Administrators that overcome of student learning. community challenges by This quality shows a enlisting support from various Empathetic quick mind, positive groups. attitude, and a wealth Dedicated of experience to draw out solutions to Humble difficult problems. Collaborative How do I improve in this area? 7 Ways to Develop Cognitive Persistent Flexibility Marianne Stenger. Pactice the OODA loop. Organized/Consistent https://www.opencolleges.edu.au/informed/fe atures/7-ways- develop-cognitive-flexibility/ Courageous

  10. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous

  11. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? Wisdom is the Wise convergence of knowledge and Simple experience. It blends the intellectual and Empathetic emotional understanding necessary to exercise Dedicated judgement that makes a difference. It is Humble most necessary in high stress situations as it Collaborative provides leadership and direction. Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous

  12. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? How does it look in adult ed? Wisdom is the It is the teacher that doesn t Wise convergence of give a student an easy way out knowledge and of a missed assignment. Simple experience. It blends It is the administrator who the intellectual and develops key relationships to Empathetic emotional understanding avoid funding pitfalls. necessary to exercise Dedicated judgement that makes a difference. It is Humble most necessary in high stress situations as it Collaborative How do I improve in this area? provides leadership and direction. Take time to reflect on your Persistent decisions (before/after). Try new things be open to Organized/Consistent life. http://www.wisdompage.com/developingwisdom.html Courageous

  13. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous

  14. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? The ability to design Wise everything from physical spaces to Simple programs to lessons in a manner that provides Empathetic a simple and effective pathway for students. Dedicated This is critical to student success in the Humble early stages of their development. Collaborative Simplicity is Persistent the ultimate sophistication. Organized/Consistent Leonardo da Vinci Courageous

  15. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? How does it look in adult ed? The ability to design The teacher that cuts through Wise everything from the complexities of a concept to physical spaces to help students understand. Simple programs to lessons in The administrator that a manner that provides streamlines the enrollment Empathetic a simple and effective process for students. pathway for students. Dedicated This is critical to student success in the Humble early stages of their development. Collaborative How do I improve in this area? Simplicity is Write it out and then re-write Persistent the ultimate with half the words. sophistication. Learn to SCRUM. Organized/Consistent Leonardo da Vinci http://www.agilebuddha.com/agile/agile-principle- simplicity-the-art-of-maximising-the-work-not-done/ Courageous

  16. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous

  17. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? This is being able to Wise really put yourself in another person s Simple shoes. You are able to truly understand their Empathetic situation and feelings because of your Dedicated personal experiences. A student won t care Humble how much you know until they know how much you Collaborative care. Unknown Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous

  18. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? How does it look in adult ed? This is being able to It is the teacher who, Wise really put yourself unrushed, sits down and really in another person s listens to their student. Simple shoes. You are able to It is the administrator that truly understand their visits the homes of their Empathetic situation and feelings students to see how they can because of your further help. Dedicated personal experiences. A student won t care Humble how much you know until they know how much you Collaborative How do I improve in this area? care. Listen... hard. Unknown Persistent Talk to strangers. https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/arti cle/item/six_habits_ of_highly_empat hic_people1 Organized/Consistent Courageous

  19. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous

  20. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? Being truly dedicated Wise is knowing your goal and investing high Simple levels of effort to achieve it rather than Empathetic casual exertion. This quality is all Dedicated about your personal commitment and it can Humble wax and wane over time. Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous

  21. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? How does it look in adult ed? Being truly dedicated The teacher that is early Wise is knowing your goal to everything and the last to and investing high leave. Simple levels of effort to The administrator that pays achieve it rather than their own way to a conference in Empathetic casual exertion. order to present to others. This quality is all Dedicated about your personal commitment and it can Humble wax and wane over time. Collaborative How do I improve in this area? Turn of distractions - focus. Persistent Commit to X hours a week for extra work. Organized/Consistent https://paidtoexist.com/go-all-out/ Courageous

  22. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous

  23. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? Being humble allows us Wise to have gratitude in difficult circumstances Simple and to connect with others on a genuine Empathetic level. A person found with this quality is Dedicated universally loved and creates a positive Humble impact on all they encounter. Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous

  24. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? How does it look in adult ed? Being humble allows us The teacher that chooses to Wise to have gratitude in give back through adult ed. difficult circumstances Simple The administrator that stays and to connect with and cleans the restrooms. others on a genuine Empathetic level. A person found with this quality is Dedicated universally loved and creates a positive Humble impact on all they encounter. Collaborative How do I improve in this area? Ask for and accept some Persistent criticism (secure attachment). Gratitude diary! Organized/Consistent https://www.mindful.org/three-tips-for-cultivating- humility/ Courageous

  25. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous

  26. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? Working well with Wise others and sharing ideas is often Simple difficult for people in the workplace, but Empathetic having an attitude of collaboration leads to Dedicated powerful learning and success. Sharing your Humble ideas and listening to others while pulling Collaborative your weight on the team are marks of a great Persistent educator. Organized/Consistent Courageous

  27. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? How does it look in adult ed? Teachers that model working Working well with Wise together so students can see the others and sharing power. ideas is often Simple difficult for people Administrators who begin PLCs in the workplace, but and take an active role as a Empathetic having an attitude of participant. collaboration leads to Dedicated powerful learning and success. Sharing your Humble ideas and listening to How do I improve in this area? others while pulling Collaborative Identify traits of your your weight on the team strongest relationships. are marks of a great Persistent educator. Target your strained relationships against those. Organized/Consistent https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-end-work- you-know-it/201406/the-three-steps-maximizing-your- collaboration-skills Courageous

  28. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous

  29. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? This is staying after Wise something in the face of setbacks, trials, Simple and disappointments. Many things cannot be Empathetic forced overnight. They take time to create and Dedicated manage and the quality of persistence allows Humble us to strap in for the long ride and see a Collaborative project through. Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous

  30. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? How does it look in adult ed? This is staying after The teacher that never gives Wise something in the face up on a student. of setbacks, trials, Simple The administrator that and disappointments. implements a new system and Many things cannot be stays committed to the success. Empathetic forced overnight. They take time to create and Dedicated manage and the quality of persistence allows Humble us to strap in for the long ride and see a Collaborative How do I improve in this area? project through. Embrace the suck. Persistent Grow something a persistence plant. Organized/Consistent https://michaelhyatt.com/developing-persistence/ Courageous

  31. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous

  32. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? In short, this is the Wise ability to FIND things! Both physically and Simple mentally we need to be able to lay our hands Empathetic on the things that help students move forward. Dedicated Our organization models for students (who often Humble come from environments with little Collaborative organization) how to be efficient, consistent, Persistent and disciplined in our stewardships. Organized/Consistent Courageous

  33. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? How does it look in adult ed? In short, this is the Teachers with color-coded Wise ability to FIND things! files, stickies, and clear Both physically and desktops. Simple mentally we need to be Administrators who budget and able to lay our hands hold meetings that start/stop on Empathetic on the things that help time. students move forward. Dedicated Our organization models for students (who often Humble come from environments with little Collaborative How do I improve in this area? organization) how to be efficient, consistent, Plan tomorrow at the end of Persistent and disciplined in our today. stewardships. Use your prime time wisely. Organized/Consistent https://www.briantracy.com/blog/time-management/6-time- management-tips-to-increase-productivity-organizational- skills/ Courageous

  34. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous

  35. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? The manifestation of Wise this quality changes the world. The ability Simple to move towards the trouble and address it Empathetic head on often drives the trouble away Dedicated immediately. Trouble is a bully! Humble Courage gets us past stereotypes, fears, and Collaborative failures, and shows students that life must Persistent be lived. Organized/Consistent Courageous

  36. 10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible What is it? How does it look in adult ed? The manifestation of Teachers that go into dangerous Wise this quality changes neighborhoods to bring change the world. The ability through education. Simple to move towards the Administrators that stand trouble and address it up and demand the budget and Empathetic head on often drives resources necessary. the trouble away Dedicated immediately. Trouble is a bully! Humble Courage gets us past How do I improve in this area? stereotypes, fears, and Collaborative I learned that courage was not the failures, and shows absence of fear, but the triumph students that life must Persistent over it. The brave man is not he who be lived. does not feel afraid, but he who Organized/Consistent conquers that fear. Nelson Mandella Courageous

  37. Self-Analysis Ranking Creative/Flexible 1 10 Wise 1 10 Simple 1 10 Empathetic 1 10 Dedicated 1 10 Humble 1 10 Collaborative 1 10 Persistent 1 10 Organized/Consistent 1 10 Courageous 1 10

  38. 3 Takeaways Adult educators are faced with some of the most daunting trials in education and consistently rise above them. Being a great educator means constantly improving our skillset. Self-analysis can help us develop powerful goals for improvement.

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