Read about the first five characteristics in tip 21.
6: you create a safe and inclusive learning environment
You provide an environment where students feel safe to consider and share different points of view, make mistakes and try (again). You ensure inclusion in the group by providing optimal space for diversity. Consider diversity in: socio-economic background, cultural background, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, health, neurodiversity, religious beliefs and politics. Your students have confidence that you will assess their work fairly. You give students space to learn collectively and from each other. You give students who have a lot of difficulties in your field extra attention, and always continue to behave respectfully towards them.
7: you are aware of your social impact
To teach a subject well, it is not only important to know a lot about the subject itself. Knowledge and connection with the historical and professional context, and the impact of the subject on social issues is also essential. In this way, you give your students a broader perspective that is more connected to society, their living environment and their future work
8: you integrate your professional knowledge, didactic knowledge and ICT skills
You not only have separate knowledge of your subject area, didactics and technology - but can actually use them in conjunction with each other. You know that using technology is not an end in itself, but a means to which you make didactically sound choices. You deploy ICT where it enhances learning. Here, the three elements of the so-called TPACK model are balanced and integrated with each other: Pedagogical Knowledge (PK), Technological Knowledge (TK) and Content Knowledge (CK).
9: you always keep developing yourself
You have a keen eye for the results, learning process and progress of your students and your role in them. You reflect regularly and your teaching is therefore always a work in progress. Particularly with students from weak academic backgrounds, you challenge yourself to help them progress. You know that not only the students are learning, but that you as a teacher can also learn a lot from your students and also colleagues.
10: you dare to doubt
Science is always changing. As a good teacher, you know that your knowledge can always be questioned by your students. New science can also bring about changes in your field. Therefore, you radiate that science is what we know so far, and you always remain open to criticism or new ideas. You know a lot, but you also dare to point it out when you are not sure.