The Various Roles of the Teacher

The Various Roles of the Teacher

1. THE VARIOUS ROLES OF THE TEACHER PRESENTED BY IRSHAD NAREJO

2. The teacher is the one who gets the most out of the lessons, and the true teacher is the learner. Elbert Hubbard 2

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4. Diagnostician Finds out the needs and interests of students. Planner Chooses materials and/or methodology before the course or lesson. Manager Manages students and activities during class time. Facilitator E ncouraging Learners to participate, contribute ideas and guiding Learners checking/clarifying language. 4 ROLES OF THE TEACHER

5. 4/8/2015 5 Monitor - No direct evidence of this role from lesson notes, but it’s possible teacher may need to take on this role at any time in the lesson Checking. Assessor observing throughout the lesson, as the teacher is constantly collecting information about learners work through observing them, and maybe asking/interacting with them at times; giving feedback on performance. Counsellor This involves teacher providing support and advice on e.g. language and performance problems, etc. ROLES OF THE TEACHER

6. 6 ROLES OF THE TEACHER Role Model Students look to teachers as examples of professional adults. They often have more contact with their teachers than their own parents, so it's important for teachers to always reflect a positive image and teach children things like respect, trust, and responsibility. A teacher can do this through his actions and words in the classroom, leading by example. GUIDE A teacher must act as a  guide, and in order to do this must be non judgmental and objective, not letting their values affect how they treat students. They must offer help and support where they can, identifying the needs of the individual.

7. 7 Developer The more you get to know your students, the more you realize that the worksheets that come with your assigned textbook just aren't going to be enough. You will become a developer of resources - making worksheets, designing assignments, creating PowerPoint presentations to go along with your lessons. You'll stop at nothing to make sure your students are all taught in the way that suits them best. Catalyst for Change Teacher leaders can also be catalysts for change, visionaries who are “never content with the status quo but rather always looking for a better way”. Teachers who take on the catalyst role feel secure in their own work and have a strong commitment to continual improvement.   ROLES OF THE TEACHER

8. 8 Mentor Serving as a mentor for novice teachers is a common role for teacher leaders. Mentors serve as role models; acclimate new teachers to a new school; and advise new teachers about instruction, curriculum, procedure, practices, and politics. Being a mentor takes a great deal of time and expertise and makes a significant contribution to the development of a new professional. Teacher as Social Skills/Behavior Counselor A large part of teaching involves coaching and mentoring related to social skills and behavior.  Students come to school with all kinds of attitudes and readiness with regard to learning and working together, and teachers work day in and day out with students to develop their abilities related to optimal social skills, behavior and emotional intelligence. ROLES OF THE TEACHER

9. 9 ROLES OF THE TEACHER COMMUNICATOR Able to pass on knowledge to another and convey it with clarity of speech. Question students thoroughly enough to know just how they see or are confused by an issue. To listen and empathize with students, respecting their views, feeling for them as an individual and getting to know their needs. The role of communicator is far reaching and encompasses all the qualities required to communicate effectively, patience, sense of humor, diplomacy and a respect for cultural diversity.

10. Provider of Information This is the traditional role of the teacher. The teacher lectures the students on a particular subject, through lessons that build on students' prior knowledge and moves them toward a deeper understanding of the subject at hand. Surrogate Parent As a teacher, you may find certain students who lean on you for support and come to you for advice or to share their good news. Positive adult contact is crucial to raising well-balanced children, and teachers are often given the charge of being surrogate parents for their students. 10 ROLES OF THE TEACHER

11. Resource Provider Teachers help their students sharing instructional resources. These might include Web sites, instructional materials, readings, or other resources to use with students. They might also share such professional resources as articles, books, lesson or unit plans, and assessment tools. Organizer Teachers must be able to organize their learning environment, whilst establishing some ground rules. They should provide adequate resources for the lesson, plan the delivery of the subject matter and be aware of the need for flexibility, when as so often happens, things do not run according to plan. 11 ROLES OF THE TEACHER

12. Learner Among the most important roles teacher leaders assume is that of learner. Learners model continual improvement, demonstrate lifelong learning, and use what they learn to help all students achieve. School Leader Being a school leader means serving on a committee, such as a school improvement team; acting as a grade-level or department chair; supporting school initiatives; or representing the school on community or district task forces or committees. 12 ROLES OF THE TEACHER

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