Article Abstract

This paper is based on a practicum activity where I observed a successful teacher to understand what makes her effective in the classroom. The teacher I observed is Mrs. Sunipa Das, who teaches Life Science at Sodepur Sushilkrishna Sikshayatan for Girls (H.S.), Kolkata. I collected information by interacting with her students and giving them a questionnaire. The questionnaire included 20 different points about her teaching style and behavior. A total of 20 students from Class 9, Section A, took part in this survey. The aim of this study was to find out what good qualities a teacher should have, how students feel about their teacher, and what areas need improvement. The results showed that Mrs. Das is very punctual, plans her lessons well, manages her classroom properly, and communicates clearly. These were the strongest parts of her teaching according to the students. However, there were also some areas where she could do better, such as engaging students more, showing more professionalism, and encouraging critical thinking. Some students also had mixed opinions about her use of technology, clarity in instructions, and nonverbal communication like gestures or facial expressions. Overall, the study helped me see that being a successful teacher means more than just knowing the subject. It involves being organized, clear, caring, and able to connect with students. This experience helped me understand what kind of teacher I want to become in the future. It also gave me useful ideas about how to improve my own teaching methods. Observing a real classroom and listening to students gave me practical lessons that books alone can’t teach.
Keywords: Behavioural Characteristics, Classroom Management, Teacher Effectiveness, Teaching Strategies