THE VARIOUS ROLES OF THE TEACHER

PRESENTED BY

IRSHAD NAREJO

The teacher is the one who gets the

most out of the lessons, and the true

teacher is the learner.

Elbert Hubbard

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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

Encouraging Learners to participate, contribute ideas and guiding

Learners checking/clarifying language.

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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

6ROLES OF THE TEACHERRole ModelStudents 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.

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DeveloperThe 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 ChangeTeacher 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.

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MentorServing 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 CounselorA 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.

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9ROLES OF THE TEACHERCOMMUNICATOR

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.

Provider of InformationThis 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 ParentAs 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.

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Resource ProviderTeachers 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.

OrganizerTeachers 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.

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LearnerAmong 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 LeaderBeing 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.

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