Citation Hougen, M. C., & Smartt, S. M. (2012). Ten tips to becoming an effective teacher. In M. C. Hougen & S. M. Smartt (Eds.), Fundamentals of literacy instruction and assessment, Pre-K–6. Baltimore, MD: Paul H. Brookes. More by These Authors A Comprehensive, Interactive Approach to Vocabulary Development Putting It All Together: Becoming an Effective Literacy Teacher The Critical Components of Effective Reading Instruction