Indicators of Teaching Effectiveness: A Conceptual Review

Abstract

This is a conceptual review of the indicators of teaching effectiveness, as highlighted by scholars in the field of education. The point has been emphasized that the knowledge of what to teach (content or subject matter of instruction) and how to teach it (pedagogy or method of teaching) is not enough to promote teaching effectiveness. Other indicators, such as the tone of the school, internal and external support, regular payment of salaries, attractive conditions of service, promotion prospects and other ingredients of job satisfaction, teacher characteristics, students’ socio-economic background and their readiness to learn, conducive teaching and learning environments, etc, are equally important to enhance teaching effectiveness.