Effective teaching considers that unless there is learning - there is no teaching.
The teacher, therefore, plans and approaches the learner with the process of learning in mind - not merely the presentation of material. Effective teaching considers that there is a goal. The goal is defined first, and the planning of the teaching strategies, materials, and evaluation of progress are all based upon the goal or objective. Effective teaching, then is purposeful. The context of the learner and the content are considered first during the planning stages, during which the teacher assesses what the student already knows about the content to be presented and devises a way to connect the new material to something already in the learner's repertoire in a meaningful way.