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.