Not only so these teachers expect the best from their students, but they also expect no less for their own performance. These teachers have a sense of humor. The demanding perfectionism of these teachers is softened by their sense of humor and their caring attitudes. These teachers can laugh with their students and with their colleagues. They smile in class and exude a warmth that students appreciate.
Outstanding teachers attain a high amount of time on task.
Classroom time is used productively. Time is viewed as a precious commodity not to be wasted. Teachers move from task to task within their instructional periods with little, if any, down time. There is a sense of purpose to every minute of the instructional period. These teachers are self-reflective.