ABSTRACT

She called the next teacher on her list, Ms.Davis, who taught math and coached the girls’ volleyball team. Ms.Davis consented to meet with her in the gym before practice the following Tuesday.

‘Thank you for seeing me. I was talking with Mrs. Beecham, and she was saying how important it was that teachers have a purpose for teaching that expresses who they are-a reason for being in the classroom that provides its own personal reward. Is there anything else that makes an effective teacher?’