Ideal Student

Characteristic OF Ideal Student

1. Attitude
2. Behavior
3. Character 
4. Communication Skills
5. Group Work
6. Interests and Talents 
7. Participation
8. Social Skills
9. Time Management
10. Work Habits

Each of these classes is very significant in development of students. You can also share these with your students in order for them to know what ios expected from them. This way you can improvise your classroom and culture in your esteemed institution.

In this Part 1, let me touch upon first 5 classes of characteristics.

Attitude

• Is an enthusiastic learner who seems to enjoy school
• Exhibits a positive outlook and attitude in the classroom.
• Appears well rested and ready for each day’s activities.
• Shows enthusiasm for classroom activities.
• Shows initiative and looks for new ways to get involved.
• Uses instincts to deal with matters independently and in a positive way.
• Strives to reach their full potential.
• Is committed to doing their best.
• Takes responsibility for their learning.

Behavior

• Cooperates consistently with the teacher and other students.
• Transitions easily between classroom activities without distraction.
• Is courteous and shows good manners in the classroom.
• Follows classroom rules.
• Conducts themselves with maturity.
• Responds appropriately when corrected.
• Remains focused on the activity at hand.
• Resists the urge to be distracted by other students.
• Is kind and helpful to everyone in the classroom.

Character 

• Shows respect for teachers and peers.
• Treats school property and the belongings of others with care and respect.
• Is honest and trust worthy in dealing with others.
• Displays good citizenship by assisting other students.
• Joins in school community projects.
• Faithfully performs classroom tasks.
• Can be depended upon to do what they are asked to do.
• Seeks responsibilities and follows through.
• Is thoughtful in interactions with others.    

Communication Skills

• Has a well- developed vocabulary.
• Chooses words with care.
• Expresses ideas clearly, both verbally and through writing.
• Has a vibrant imagination and excels in creative writing.
• Has found their voice through poetry writing.
• Uses vivid language in writing.
• Writes clearly and with purpose.
• Writes with depth and insight.
• Can make logical and persuasive argument.
• Listens to the comments and ideas of others without interrupting.

Group Work

• Offers constructive suggestions to peers to enhance their work.
• Is sensitive to the thoughts and opinions of others in the group.
• Takes on various roles in the work group as needed or assigned.
• Welcomes leadership roles in groups.
• Shows fairness in distributing group tasks.
• Plans and carries out group activities carefully.
• Works democratically with peers.
• Encourages other members of the group.
• Helps to keep the work group focused and on task.

Interests and Talents 

• Has a well-developed sense of humor.
• Holds many varied interests.
• Has interest that has been shared with the class.
• Displays and talks about personal items from home when they relate to topics of study.
• Provides background knowledge about topics of particular interest to them.
• Has an impressive understanding and depth of knowledge about interests.
• Seeks additional information independently about classroom topics that pique interests.
• Needs extensively for enjoyment.
• Frequently discusses concepts about which they have read.
• Is a talented artist.
• Has a fair for dramatic reading and acting.
• Enjoys sharing their musical talent with the class.

Participation

• Listens attentively to the responses of others.
• Follows directions.
• Takes an active role in discussions.
• Enhances group discussion through insightful comments.
• Shares personal experiences and opinions with peers.
• Responds to what has been read or discussed in the class and as homework.
• Asks for clarification when needed.
• Regularly volunteers to assist in classroom activities.
• Remains an active learner throughout the school day.

Social Skills

• Makes friends quickly in the classroom.
• Is well-liked by classmates.
• Handles disagreements with peers appropriately.
• Treats other students with fairness and understanding.
• Is a valued member of the class.
• Has compassion for peers and others.
• Seems comfortable in new situations.
• Enjoys conversation with friends during free periods.
• Chooses to spend free time with friends.

Time Management

• Tackles classroom assignments, tasks, and group work in an organized manner.
• Uses class time wisely.
• Arrives on time for school (and/or class) every day.
• Works at an appropriate pace, neither too quickly or slowly.
• Completes assignments in the time allotted.
• Paces work on long term assignments.
• Sets achievable goals with respect to time.
• Completes make-up work in a timely fashion.

Work Habits

• Is a conscious, hard-working student.
• Works independently.
• Is a self- motivated student.
• Consistently completes homework assignments.
• Exceeds expectations with the quality of work.
• Readily grasps new concepts or ideas.
• Generates neat and careful work.
• Checks work thoroughly before submitting it.
• Stays on tasks with little supervision.
• Displays self-discipline.
• Uses free minutes of class time constructively.
• Creates impressive home projects