Rosenshine&Furst - The Journey to Becoming an...

The Journey to Becoming
an Effective Teacher
Rosenshine & Furst’s
Characteristics of Effective Teachers

Rosenshine & Furst Variables:
Clarity
Variability
Enthusiasm
Task-Oriented &
Businesslike Behavior
Opportunity to Learn
Criterion Material
Use of Learner Ideas
& General
Indirectedness
Criticism
Use of Structuring
Comments
Types of Questions
Probing
Level of Difficulty of
Instruction

Clarity
The use of clear explanations, examples,
and assignments
Use terms understood by the
learners
Answer questions directly
Follow an organized approach
to the subject
Agriscience Example?
Photosynthesis

Variability
The use of variety in:
Materials
Activities
Assessment/Evaluation
Level of Interaction
Agriscience Example?
History of the FFA

Enthusiasm
Demonstrate Passion:
Movement
Gestures
Facial Expression
Voice Inflection
Agriscience Example?
Creed Speaking

Task-Oriented & Businesslike
Behavior
Be concerned that learning takes place
every day!