Role of teacher in context of education

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1. Role of teacher in context of education Made by - Soniya Gupta

2. EDUCATION Ac to UN:- “Education is a process which draws out the best in man with the aim of producing a well-balanced personality”. Education has a very significant role in developing an individual to the level of perfection by drawing out the best citizen from him

3. A.P.G. Abdul Kalam "If you are a  teacher  in whatever capacity, you have a very special role to play because more than anybody else it is you who are shaping the future generation."  “The whole purpose of education in a country is to develop and enhance the potential of human resource and progressively transform it into a knowledge society ” .

4.  ‘As is the teacher so is the child’. T – Transfer of knowledge E – Enlightenment A – Aligning with portion and real life C – Character building H – Healing touch offer I – Involvement with the student with studies N – Nurturing the thought into reality G – Giving a final shape

5. Who is a teacher The word ‘teach’ is derived from the Anglo Saxon word ‘ teacon ’ which means “to impart”, “to instruct”, “to make aware of” and “to train”. A teacher can be defined as a person who has enough knowledge in any field and conveys this knowledge to the ignorant one. A teacher can be defined as anything or anybody which influences another and make a change in his intellectual, moral or physical level. The personality, character, and attitudes of a good teacher can influence and inspire the young people. People ranging from layman to philosopher praise the teacher as a mason who builds the fabric of society, the students being the bricks and mortar of the future.

6. NEED AND SIGNIFICANCE OF TEACHERS IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM According to the national policy on education (1986), “no society can raise above the standard above of its teachers”. Education is a lifelong process and without the help of a teacher it will be incomplete. A classroom comprises of many students with different potentials and possibilities. The teacher provides knowledge to all these students and in this way he prepares future teacher, lawyer, doctor, politicians etc. Thus teaching is the mother profession of all other professions. Education has to develop the spirit of service, social sensitiveness, moral character and cooperation in the student. This is possible only with the help of teachers.

7. “The single most important factor in determining a student’s achievement isn’t the color of his skin or where he comes from, but who the child’s teacher is” Barrak Obama 

8. Role of teachers in ancient period

9. GURU ‘GU’ means darkness and ‘RU’ means to ‘remove’. The person who lead the younger generation from darkness to light is termed as ‘guru’. He is also termed as ‘torch bearer’. Like the light of a torch expels the darkness; the teacher with the help of his knowledge removes the darkness of ignorance. An ancient ideal of guru was teacher centric. Teacher was the store house of wisdom. He transmitted all his knowledge and the pupil stored it into his memory. Teacher had absolute authority. He was considered as the perfect specimen of mankind. He had the weight of intellectual, spiritual and moral worth.  He was considered as the knowledge bank and spiritual leader.

10. ADVISOR Teachers in ancient period were held in high position by the society. Even the kings and rulers paid respect to them. The kings and rulers were often approached their teachers for guidance and advice, since they were the true benefactors of society and trustees of common welfare.  There are many examples in history for the decision taken by the rulers according to the advice of teachers.  Alexander, the great, praises his teacher Aristotle for the knowledge and advice given to him in time. He says “my parents give me birth; but my teacher gives me life". Chanakya was the chief advisor and guru of Chandragupt Maurya and his son Bindusar.

11. SYMBOL AND MODEL In the ancient period teacher was considered as a symbol also; a symbol of truth, beauty and purity . Ancient India revered teachers as the ‘Param Brahma’.  He is the creator-creator of ideas and ideals; he is the preserver-preserver of truth and justice; he is the destroyer-destroys both intention and deeds of evil.  At that time religious and spiritual factors were predominant in the choice of teaching careers. But in the modern age, it is almost deteriorated to merely getting a job.

12. Teacher centered approach to learner centered approach in education system In the previous system of education, teacher was the principal role. But in the new approach the learner occupies the centre of the education system. Now the process of education is not the process of inputting something to the head, but drawing out from the child. Teachers assess the nature of the students, watch their natural interests, encourage potential in them and inspire them to bring out the best in them. Contents and evaluation systems are upgraded and developed. The modern teacher depends on encouragement, suggestion and sympathetic ways. The modern teacher encourages questions by learners.

13. Role of teacher in the context of universal education

14. The new century is an era of globalization, knowledge explosion, technological innovations and enormous scientific growth. The field of education is undergoing changes miraculously. Changes like virtual classrooms, global communications, distance learning, global economies, telecourses, corporate classrooms, increased competition among social agencies for scarce resources etc. comes. In this situation, in addition to the role of teachers as knowledge provider, he has to perform a number of roles . The learner centered approach doesn’t reduce the importance of teachers. In the new approach the role of the teacher become more complex. In this situation, in addition to the role of teachers as knowledge provider, he has to perform a number of roles .These roles can be summarized as follows.

15. 1. TEACHER - ROLE MODEL This is the most important role of teacher. A role model is a person whose behavior is imitated by others. According to Anton A. Bucher, models are one of the most important pedagogical agents in the history of education. There is a thirst of youth for positive role models.  The seven characteristics of a positive role model are the following:

16. POSITIVE CHOICE MAKING THINK OUT LOUDLY APOLOGISE AND ADMIT MISTAKES FOLLOW THROUGH  (self-disciplined) SHOWS RESPECT BE WELL ROUNDED DEMONSTRATE CONFIDENCE IN WHAT YOU ARE

17. 2.  TEACHER AS A GUIDE A guide is one who directs another in his course of life. In the early years of child the teacher has to function as guide. He has to walk with the students and to deliver the answers to his students. He has to show them the goals they have to achieve and the way to attain it and lead him to the goal by going along with him. A teacher who is a real guide to his students will feel with them, suffer with them and struggle with them till he achieves the goal.

18. 3. TEACHER AS A FRIEND In the early childhood of one the role of teacher is to function as a friend to the student. Swami Vivekananda says, “The true teacher is one who can immediately come down to the level of the student and transfer his soul to the student and see through and understand through his mind”.

19. 4. TEACHER AS A MENTOR In the early teenage of a child teacher can take the role of a mentor. He can help the individual to bring out his hidden talents and interests which has a great influence on his future. It is best to celebrate the identified strength of the child in the public.  In this period teacher can encourage their acceptable behavior and correct the non-accepted ones. Teacher can provide him values like punctuality, morality and perseverance

20. 5. SOCIAL ENGINEER An engineer is one who prepare plan, design a blue print of a task to be completed.  He is the social engineer who makes use of the human materials of the nation to construct a stable structure.  Inside the school teacher prepare children as better citizens with intellectual development. Outside the classroom, he can live as a social worker. He should have a strong desire and readiness to work for fulfilling the needs of the community.

21. 6. TEACHER AS A FACILITATOR  In the new approach of education, teachers have to function as a facilitator of learning.  The teacher has to motivate the students and encourage discussing and debating. The teacher has to interact with them. Techniques and methods like laboratory work, field trips, discussions, seminars etc... should be developed among students with the purpose of producing good interaction among them. As a facilitator of learning teacher has to maintain control in the classroom and has to create a positive environment in classroom. 

22.  7. TEACHER –SUBSTITUENT PARENT Sometimes the role of teacher is like substituent parents.  The little kids look to anyone as his parent who has love, affection and care to him and who is ready to help him

23. 8. TEACHER-LEADER

24.  9. CLASSROOM TEACHER The responsibility of a teacher in the classroom is very significant. There is a saying like this; “an ordinary teacher tells; a good teacher demonstrates; the best teacher inspires” . The role of a teacher in the classroom include the roles as inspirer, facilitator, guide which we already discussed. The additional roles are: CREATOR AND PROVIDER OF KNOWLEDGE AS A CLASSROOM MANAGER INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER MEDIATOR OF CULTURE

25. 10. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATOR According to a Chinese proverb, “if you are thinking one year ahead, plant rise; if you are thinking ten year ahead, plant trees; and if you are thinking hundred years ahead, educate the people” .  The modern era is in a threat of the degradation of environmental quality. The level of air pollution, water pollution etc. increased and disturbs the ecological balance. In this context we have to create environmental awareness to protect, preserve and conserve our environment. This is possible with the help of a teacher as environment protector.

26. 11. VALUE EDUCATOR There is a comment, “education without vision is waste; education without value is crime and education without mission is life burden”.  Role of teachers in value education can be summarized as follows: Teacher should  develop a nationalistic feeling among student create an awareness about the modern problems related to food, water, energy, environment etc.  eradicate illiteracy ensure social equality and justice  develop the qualities of character and strong leadership  organize field activities among the marginalized with the students .

27.  12. ROLE IN INCLUSION OF PUPILS WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES Inclusion of pupils with learning differences is a stepping stone to achieve the goal, ‘universal education’ .  It involves changes and modifications in the content, approaches, structures and strategies. Inclusion assumes that all children are part of the regular school system. It demands high level of teaching competence and organizational changes.

28. 13. ROLE OF TEACHER IN CURRICULAM INSTRUCTION AND IMPLEMENTATION The curriculum can be termed as ‘a tool in the hands of an artist to Mould his materials according to his idols in his studio” ( Cundhiam ). In 1950 the term curriculum came into usage which includes not only the syllabus materials but also teaching materials and plan of instruction. Central educational authorities develop the national curriculum frame work and are adapted at the state level by taking into account the local needs and social context. REAL CURRICULUM: Official curriculum + learning from media and other social interactions + teacher-pupil interaction→ learner development

29.  11. DESTINY MAKER - NATION BUILDING According to the Kothari commission report (1964-1966) “the destiny of India is being shaped in her classrooms” . Teacher is a maker of man. He is the foundation of all education and thus of the whole civilization of mankind. “No nation reconstruction is possible without the active cooperation of the teacher” (John Adams). Teacher can be called as ‘nation builder’ since the future of the nation is built through education.  The teacher influences the minds of the youth and helps them to be proud of their culture, national character and national emblem and ornament themselves with societal conducts. Thus teacher has to play a vital role as   nation builder.

30. 15. ROLE IN DISTANCE EDUCATION According to some research findings, the roles of a teacher in distance education are: Assume responsibility for the preparation and presentation of learning tasks Keep students on task and consult with them to correct problems  To be aware of needs and wishes of students  Build student motivation  Establish an effective environment for student-teacher and student-student interaction

31. 16. ONLINE INSTRUCTOR In the modern era teachers have to take the role as online Instructor. He has to take responsibility of keeping discussions on track, share special knowledge and insights, maintain group harmony, weaving together  various discussion threads, suggesting a human relationship, developing group unity, helping members to work together in a mutual cause are all critical to success of any online activities.

32. CAN TECHNOLOGY REPLACE TEACHERS? Now technology is widely used in classroom. In this period of knowledge explosion do we need teachers today is a confronting question. Knowledge received without the guidance of a teacher can be compared to a blind man walking without a stick. “Good teachers teach; great teachers inspire”. Technology can’t replace inspiring teachers.  Students can find out answers to many questions from books or websites, but only through the close contact between teacher and students his basic ego needs are satisfied. In a stage of falling moral standard and values, teacher can develop a generation with quality of life, words and deeds.

33. ESSENTIAL QUALITIES FOR TEACHERS QUALITY OF LIFE   PERSONAL VALUES  SOCIALVALUE SUBJECT KNOWLEDGE QUALITY OF COMPASSION ATTITUDE OF IMPARTIALITY AND OBJECTIVITY   BE A STUDENT OF STUDENTS GOOD PERSONALITY

34. CONCLUSION

35. In this modern era teaching is a complex process and the role of teacher is also complex, multidimensional and challenging. They have to play roles ranging from simple classroom teachers to role model. It is not a simple task; but a time consuming process and need constant concentration of mind. To play these roles effectively teacher has to face great challenges and needed to use technological applications, improved ways of teaching and more than that, he or she should be a continuous learner. They should have good mind and attention to gain all the qualities needed for an efficient teacher. In the age of knowledge explosion also teacher is a must for student’s wellbeing.

36. "Many of the biggest advances in civilization have been the chief work, not of politicians or investigators, not even of artists, but of teachers" Thus the role of teacher in education is everlasting and evergreen.

37. Thank you