Teacher behavior in this area is not well defined. Assessing task orientation and businesslike activity can be difficult. Studies have revealed several teacher traits that seem to produce high student achievement. Observers noted that teachers in high-achieving classes appeared to emphasize the stimulation of thought rather than information and skills. Further, teachers appear to be concerned that students learn something rather than that the students enjoy themselves.
Businesslike teachers encourage students to work hard and to do independent and creative work.
These behaviors are closely associated with commonly held teaching and learning principles, which give some clues regarding specific teacher actions which bring about student learning. Teachers provide the cognitive framework for students to seek and find answers to simple questions as well as complex issues. Laboratory exercises surely fit into this category. Non-lab oriented courses, however, can also emphasize directness. Group projects Review at the start of each class session that requires students to analyze previous content 2.