Lecture 3 The Role of the Teacher and Learner PDF

The Role of the Teacher & Learner Dr. Nahla Shehabelden Copyright © 2023 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com.  Learning Outcome Identifying the Different teacher & learner roles Determine the different teaching traits Enumer...

The Role of the Teacher & Learner Dr. Nahla Shehabelden Copyright © 2023 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC an Ascend Learning Company. www.jblearning.com.  Learning Outcome Identifying the Different teacher & learner roles Determine the different teaching traits Enumerates the habits of an effective teacher Differentiate between the general tips and fatal mistakes done by teachers  Out lines 1) Introduction. 2) Definition of role. 3) The teacher roles. 4) Effective teaching traits. 5) 11 habits of an effective teacher. 6) Characteristics of highly effective teaching & learning. 7) General tips. 8) Fatal mistakes. 9) Role of learner.  Introduction The role of the teacher in training program focuses on training the student to become an effective educator, there are actually many more roles the teachers will play throughout there career. The roles of a teacher are the various responsibilities and activities, teachers engage in the classroom and in the school.  DEFINITION OF ROLE The ROLE is defined as: ⚫ The function assumed or part played by a person in a particular situation. The Teacher Roles The Teacher Roles  The Teacher Roles Teacher as Educator: ⚫ A teacher is the person in the class room who has the skills, tools, and information necessary to educate student. In the role as educator, the teacher is responsible for teaching the school's curriculum through engaging lessons and activities. ⚫ The teacher as educator must take into account student learning styles, abilities, and personalities. To be an effective educator, he must create lessons that are accessible to every student in his classroom.  The Teacher Roles Teacher as Caregiver: ⚫ Teachers are the adults that children spend a large amount of their time with them. They are with the children for around seven hours a day, five days a week. ⚫ Because of the large amount of time spent with the students, the teachers must also be a caregiver in the classroom. This means providing physical, emotional, and intellectual support for students in various capacities.  The Teacher Roles Teacher as Community Leader: ⚫ Schools are often the central of the communities, where children make friends. Therefore, a teacher must also be a community leader. ⚫ The teacher should organizes and interacts with parents and other members of the community outside of the school. Activity Zone: Teacher role Activity Zone: Teacher role Care giver Community Educator leader Effective Teacher Traits  Effective Teacher Traits Personal traits: ⚫ Build self-esteem. ⚫ Strong personal standards. ⚫ Respectful of students, as well as parents. ⚫ Highly conscientious and resourceful. ⚫ Aware of themselves as moral philosophers and facilitators of moral growth. ⚫ Ability to develop trusting and respectful classroom atmospheres.  Effective Teacher Traits Teaching traits: ⚫ Provides a well-planned, organized classroom environment conducive to students’ spontaneous learning. ⚫ Respect the interactions with students. ⚫ Builds rapport with students that makes it easier for them to talk about problems. ⚫ Starts the year with rules for things like homework, and assignment practicing them repetitively so they can master them. ⚫ Serves as an ethical mentor, providing guidance through discussion, storytelling, personal encouragement and feedback.  Effective Teacher Traits Intellectual traits: ⚫ Constantly diagnosing each student’s emotional state, cognitive level, and interests. ⚫ Enters the classroom prepared, feeling that they want to be there, and with the attitude that have a solid learning experience. ⚫ Communicating with the students the importance of curiosity, sensitivity and self-examination. ⚫ Knows the stage of development of the student as a result of the capability of the student. ⚫ Spends dedicated time developing a social conscience by participating in activities that can make a difference. Activity Zone: Teacher traits Activity Zone: Teacher traits Teaching Personal Intellectual  11 Habits of an Effective Teacher ⚫ 1. *ENJOYS TEACHING. ⚫ 2. MAKES A DIFFERENCE. ⚫ 3. SPREADS POSITIVITY. (Bring positive energy into the classroom) ⚫ 4. GETS PERSONAL. (Not be looked at as an obligation but rather, an honour) ⚫ 5. GIVES 100%. (Give 100% for yourself, students, parents, school and everyone who believes in you) ⚫ 6. STAYS ORGANIZED. ⚫ 7. *IS OPEN-MINDED. ⚫ 8. HAS STANDARDS. (From the beginning, make sure that students know what is acceptable versus what isn't) ⚫ 9. FINDS CREATION. ⚫ 10. *ACCEPTING CHANGE. ⚫ 11. CREATES REFLECTIONS.  Characteristics of Highly Effective Teaching and Learning (CHETL) ⚫ *Learning Climate- Learning climate refers to the prevailing mood, attitudes, standards, and tone in the clinical or classroom environment. A negative climate can feel hostile, messy, and out of control. A positive climate feels safe, respectful, welcoming, and supportive of learning. ⚫ Classroom Assessment and Reflection- the teacher and student collaboratively gather information and reflect on learning through a systematic process that informs instruction.  Characteristics of Highly Effective Teaching and Learning (CHETL) ⚫ Instructional Rigor and Student Engagement- a teacher supports and encourages a student’s creative and critical thinking with attention to problem solving ⚫ *Instructional Relevance- a teacher’s ability to facilitate learning experiences that are meaningful to students and prepare them for their futures. ⚫ Knowledge of Content- a teacher’s understanding and applicating of the current theories, principles, concepts and skills of a discipline.  General Tips What the teachers (Do’s& Don’ts Do’s Positive mental attitude Dress appropriately Be enthusiastic Be energetic  What the teachers (Do’s& Don’ts Do’s Speak up Be Himself Practice what he speech Watch the body language Be the best that he can be  What the teachers (Do’s& Don’ts Do’s Be prepared Be sensitive Acknowledge learners Use the sense of humor Be respectful  What the teachers (Do’s& Don’t Do’s Be accessible and approachable Be responsive Allow learners to lead Be flexible Maintain his schedule  What the teachers (Do’s& Don’ts Don’ts ❖ Don’t be too formal ❖ Don’t be a know it all ❖ Don’t be unprepared ❖ Do not talk down to learners ❖ Do not use profanity ❖ Don’t be distracting  What the teachers (Do’s& Don’ts Don’ts ❖ Don’t loose control ❖ Don’t catch people unprepared ❖ Don’t be afraid to say you do not know ❖ Don’t avoid eye contact Activity Zone: write in the comparison table what the teacher should to do and not to do Do Don’t Activity Zone: write in the comparison table what the teacher should to do and not to do Do Don’t Be enthusiastic Don’t be too formal Speak up Do not use profanity Be prepared Do not talk down to learners Be accessible and approachable Don’t catch people unprepared Use the sense of humor Don’t be afraid to say you do not know  Fatal Mistakes ❑ *Poor first impression ❑ No objectives ❑ *Dull, dry and boring ❑ *Frozen in one spot ❑ Weak eye contact ❑ Poor visual aids  Fatal Mistakes ❑ Weak close ❑ No humor ❑ Poor preparation ❑ No audience involvement ❑ No enthusiasm ❑ Poor facial expression Roles and Responsibilities of Students in Classroom Management  Roles and Responsibilities of Students in Classroom Management 1. *Obey the teachers 2. Maintain discipline in the leaning class 3. *Keep the place neat and tidy 4. Be helpful by clearing their materials after a class 5. *Abide by the faculty rules 6. Participate in the faculty activities organized 7. Co-operate with the teachers 8. Decorate the place with charts, posters....ect  Roles and Responsibilities of Students in Classroom Management 9. Review their own learning through self assessment. 10. Collaborate in peer assessment 11. Demonstrate their knowledge and understanding 12. through a wide range of evidence including specific assessment tasks, activities, assignment, test and examinations.