UWA SPOT/SET Project

104)          the teacher has shown enthusiasm for teaching the subject

Ask any student what one quality they value in a teacher and there is a good chance the  answer will be enthusiasm for the subject matter.

·         Teaching behaviours that exhibit enthusiasm appear to have a strong relationship to student achievement according to a review of research on teacher performance (Rosenshine & Furst, 1971).

·         Parson (2001) gives examples of teacher behaviours that indicate enthusiasm and convey an inner attitude of the teacher outwardly, to the students.

·         Greenburg (1999) cites research findings from Brophy and Good (1986) and McKeachie et al. (1990). concerning the positive affect of teacher enthusiasm on student achievement.

Greenburg, J. (1999). How do we value teaching?: Voices of the students. National Teaching and Learning Forum. Retrieved 26 September, 2001, from the World Wide Web: http://www.ntlf.com/html/lib/suppmat/82green.htm

Parson, M. (2001). Enthusiasm and feedback: A winning combination! [World Wide Web]. PE CENTRAL. Retrieved 26 September, 2001, from the World Wide Web: http://www.pecentral.org/climate/monicaparsonarticle.html

Rosenshine, B., & Furst, N. (1971). Research in teacher performance criteria. In B. O. Smith (Ed.), Research in Teacher Education A Symposium. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.