Roles of Teachers in Education

Introduction

• Teachers play various roles in the classroom and the school.

Definition of Role

• Role: The function assumed or part played by a person in a particular situation.

Teacher Roles

• Teacher as Educator:
  • The teacher is responsible for teaching the school's curriculum through engaging lessons and activities.
  • Teachers must take into account student learning styles, abilities, and personalities.
• Teacher as Caregiver:
  • Teachers are responsible for providing physical, emotional, and intellectual support for students.
• Teacher as Community Leader:
  • Teachers help build relationships between the school and the community through interactions with parents and other members.

Effective Teacher Traits

• Personal Traits:
  • Build self-esteem.
  • Have strong personal standards.
  • Be respectful of students and parents.
  • Be conscientious and resourceful.
  • Be aware of themselves as moral philosophers and facilitators of moral growth.
  • Develop trusting and respectful classroom atmospheres.
• Teaching Traits:
  • Provide a well-planned, organized classroom environment.
  • Respect interactions with students.
  • Build rapport with students.
  • Have clear rules for homework and assignments.
  • Serve as an ethical mentor.
• Intellectual Traits:
  • Diagnose students' emotional state, cognitive level, and interests.
  • Enter the classroom prepared and eager to learn.
  • Communicate the importance of curiosity, sensitivity, and self-examination to students.
  • Understand the developmental stage of students.
  • Participate in activities that make a difference in the community.

11 Habits of an Effective Teacher

• Enjoys Teaching
• Makes a Difference
• Spreads Positivity
• Gets Personal
• Gives 100%
• Stays Organized
• Is Open-Minded
• Has Standards
• Finds Creation
• Accepting Change
• Creates Reflections

Characteristics of Highly Effective Teaching and Learning (CHETL)

• Learning Climate: The prevailing mood, attitudes, standards, and tone in the classroom.
• Classroom Assessment and Reflection: Teachers and students gather information and reflect on learning to inform instruction.
• Instructional Rigor and Student Engagement: Teachers support and encourage creative and critical thinking in students.
• Instructional Relevance: Lessons are meaningful to students and prepare them for their futures.
• Knowledge of Content: Teachers have a deep understanding and application of the subject matter.

General Tips for Teachers

• Do's:
  • Have a positive mental attitude.
  • Dress appropriately.
  • Be enthusiastic and energetic.
  • Speak up.
  • Be yourself.
  • Practice what you preach.
  • Watch your body language.
  • Be the best you can be.
  • Be prepared.
  • Be sensitive to student needs.
  • Acknowledge learners.
  • Use humor.
  • Be respectful.
  • Be accessible and approachable.
  • Be responsive.
  • Allow learners to lead.
  • Be flexible.
  • Maintain a schedule.
• Don'ts:
  • Be too formal.
  • Act like you know everything.
  • Be unprepared.
  • Talk down to learners.
  • Use profanity.
  • Be distracting.
  • Lose control.
  • Catch people unprepared.
  • Be afraid to admit you don't know something.
  • Avoid eye contact.

Fatal Mistakes for Teachers:

• Poor first impression.
• No learning objectives.
• Dull, dry, and boring lessons.
• Standing in one spot.
• Weak eye contact.
• Poor visual aids.
• Weak closing.
• No humor.
• Poor preparation.
• No audience involvement.
• No enthusiasm.
• Poor facial expressions.

This quiz explores the various roles teachers play within the classroom and the broader school community. It covers the teacher's responsibilities as an educator, caregiver, and community leader, along with essential traits that contribute to their effectiveness. Test your understanding of these vital aspects of teaching.