Roles, responsibilities & functions of teacher 3

roles, responsibilities and functions of a teacher

1. ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES & FUNCTIONS OF TEACHER PRESENTED TO :- MRS. MAMTA LECTURER PRESENTED BY :- ELVINA ROLL NO. 04 M.Sc.(N) 1 st Year

2. INTRODUCTION Teaching is the distinctively human activity. It is imparting knowledge and the learning process, the means by which the student assimilates share of it. It is concerned with growth and development of whole personality of the student-her mind, spirit, character and effective behavior.

3. DEFINITION “ A teacher is a person who selects and organizes teaching – learning methods, consciously planning and controlling a situation directed to the achievement of optimum student learning.”

4. CHARACTERISTICS OF TEACHER Kind and patient Clear exposition of subject matter Ever loving nature Good communicator Keen observer, supporter and listener Leadership ability as well as a deeper knowledge Interest in students Thorough knowledge of her subject matter Excellent speech Neatness and poise Sense of humor Broad interest Well balanced personality Professional well-groomed Tolerant and fair, without partiality

5. ROLES OF TEACHER Instructional role Faculty role Individual role

6. Instructional Role Plan and organize courses. Create and maintain a desirable group which will encourage and enhance learning and will lead to the development of learner self-discipline.

7. Adapt teaching and preparing the instructional materials to the varying interests, needs and abilities of the students Motivate the challenging students to pursue and to sustain learning activities which will lead them towards acceptance of responsibility for their own learning.

8. Faculty Role The role of faculty vary according to philosophy, objectives and setting of teaching institution . Chairperson, secretary or member of one or more committees. Counselor of students in matters Researchers Resource persons to groups outside the institution, health agencies, or other schools.

9. Individual Role Plays a personal role as a member of a family, a community and a citizen. Dignified and distinct personality  

10. Professional Responsibilities The following statement of professional responsibilities must be adhered to by all teachers. In carrying out their duties and responsibilities all teachers must:- be conscious of their special duty of care to the students of the public education system in all educational activities in and out of school ; demonstrate the highest standards of professional behaviour, exercise professional judgement and act in a courteous and sensitive manner when interacting with students, parents or caregivers, staff and the public ;  

11. collaborate in the development of school plans, policies and programs;   devise and document teaching and learning programs and develop and implement appropriate evaluation mechanisms;

12. treat students equitably, including those with disabilities or other special needs;   meet the individual learning needs of students and assist each student to maximise his or her learning outcomes;   effectively manage and implement programs for child protection and student welfare ;

13. undertake appropriate ongoing professional development to promote competence in curriculum development, delivery and evaluation, classroom management and teaching skills;   comply with legislative and industrial requirements and the Department’s Code of Conduct, policies, including The Use of Employer Communication Devices and procedures;

14. be familiar with the provisions of legislation relevant to their official responsibilities; comply with reasonable directions given by a supervisor or principal and adhere to official guidelines concerning the performance of their duties;

15. implement the priorities of the Department and the school and ensure their professional actions reflect Government and Departmental policy;   be fair in exercising delegated responsibility and promote personal and professional development of staff; perform their duties efficiently and effectively and with honesty, integrity and fairness at all times ;  

16. ensure that decisions are made fairly and conveyed promptly both within the Department and to those students and members of the public who have a right to know.   use information gained in the course of employment only for proper and appropriate purposes   use public resources economically,

17. FUNCTIONS OF TEACHER

18. 1. Explining And Informing:- The good teacher is expected to be well-informed in the areas in which she teaches . She is expected to be able to communicate information needed for background, enrichment and motivation and on many occasions to explain relationship to children . 2 . Initiating, Directing And Administering :- one of the most important functions of teaching is concerned with initiating, organizing, directing and making decisions . from morning till evening, the teacher faces and handles many problems which require the initiative , direction and administration also.

19. 3. Unifying The Group :- In the beginning of the session, a teacher is confronted with a number of children who are not unified. As they live together they become a unified group. An important task is to develop a group spirit within the group.  

20. 4. Giving Security:- Many children are in need of warmth recognition, praise and friendly atmosphere. There are children who feel a sense of loneliness, isolation, rejection and economic insecurity. So teacher should identify the needs of students.

21. 5. Clarifying Attitude, Beliefs And Problems:- Many students are confused by social influences. Looking at so many different ways of living on TV, radio, movie and reading materials etc . which introduce new and unusual ideas. So the teacher should clarifies the doubts and creates opportunities for children to state their attitudes, interests and problems , to talk about their purposes and interests and aspirations

22. 6 . Diagnosing Learning Problems :- there are children in every class who do not make expected progress in their studies, growth and development. The teacher must diagnose the learning problems of individual students and should suggest the possible solutions.

23. 7. Making Curriculum Material :- Curriculum plays an important role in the course. The teacher should modify the curriculum in accordance with the needs of group and the local community

24. 8. Evaluating, Recording, And Reporting:- the teacher has to evaluate the progress of class as a whole and individual students by means of tests and periodical examinations. She has to report the progress to the principal and parents .

25. 9. Arranging And Organizing Class Room:- It is important responsibility of a teacher to make a class room a beautiful place for learning. Arrangement should be flexible to change it to suit the different occasions.

26. 10. Participating In The School Activities:- The teacher should participate in other school activities in addition to his routine teaching assignment. These may include picnics, games, organizing some shows etc. 11. Participating In Professional Life:- Every teacher is expected to enter wholly into professional life and to make his contribution to the improvement of the profession.  

27. SUMMARIZATION Today , we have discussed about- Introduction Definition of a teacher Characteristics of a teacher Roles of a teacher Professional responsibilities Functions of a teacher

28. BIBLIOGRAPHY Basavanthapa BT, “Nursing Education” 2 nd edition. JayPee Brothers Medical Publishers(P) LTD . Pg241-242 . Elakkuvana Bhaskara Raj.D , “Text Book of Nursing Education” 1 st edition. Pg373-374 https://www.det.nsw.edu.an/media/downloads/doc.