Qualities of a Great Adult Educator
Discover the essential traits that make a great adult educator, including being creative, wise, empathetic, dedicated, humble, collaborative, persistent, organized, consistent, and courageous. Specific feedback is highlighted as crucial, creating intrinsic motivation and outlining reflective points for improvement. Ways to develop cognitive flexibility for educators are also discussed.
- Adult education
- Educator qualities
- Feedback effectiveness
- Intrinsic motivation
- Cognitive flexibility
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Qualities of a Great Adult Educator
Dan Griffith PRESIDENT - EDUCATION DIVISION dan@essentialed.com
Why? 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.
10 Qualities of a Great Adult 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 Courageous
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
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 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous
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
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
10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous
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
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
10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous
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
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
10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous
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
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
10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous
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
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
10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous
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
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
10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous
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
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
10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous
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
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
10 Qualities of a Great Adult Educator Creative/Flexible Wise Simple Empathetic Dedicated Humble Collaborative Persistent Organized/Consistent Courageous
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
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
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
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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