ROLE OF TEACHERS

IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS

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POEM

East or West Our teacher is the best She is our best guide She helps us to decide She tells us the right path
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POEM
When we are in trouble She is a book of wisdom Which gives us knowledge She is a burning candle Which gives us light All in all She is the best of all!
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A teacher or school teacher

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is a person who

provides education for pupils (children) and students (adults).

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The role of teacher

is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place...

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Roles of a teacher

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Connell (1972) distinguishes seven roles of a teacher namely;

(1) educator (nurturer), (2) the model, (3) teachers and mentors,

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4) student (learner), (5) the communicator to the community, (6) clerical workers, and (7) loyalty to the institution.
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Instruction doesn't

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consist primarily of lecturing to students who sit in rows at desks, dutifully listening

and recording what

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they hear, but, rather, offers every child a rich, rewarding, and unique learning experience.

and recording what

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they hear, but, rather, offers every child a rich, rewarding, and unique learning experience.

Aristotle:

Teaching is the

highest form of understanding!

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Aristotle:

Teaching is the

highest form of understanding!

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Planning

At the planning

stage, teachers play multiple roles.

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They are learners,

constantly taking classes and attending professional development sessions to learn the latest best practices and strategies for effective teaching.
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Instruction
Instead of just lecturing

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in the classroom, teachers are facilitators of learning, providing students with the information and tools they need to master a

At times, teachers act like

tutors, working with small groups of students or individual students within the classroom or after class.
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Teachers also play the role

of evaluators, constantly assessing students' abilities through formal and informal assessments, providing suggestions for improvement and assigning grades.
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Student Interaction

Perhaps the most

important roles teachers fill involve interacting with students. Teachers must be leaders in the classroom.
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and in the school, earning

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the respect of students and setting a positive example. They must be disciplinarians, doling out fair and consistent punishments to students who break the rules.
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must show care and concern for students. A teacher has the power to build up or tear down a student's self-esteem and make a student's day or ruin it in an instant.
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 When interacting with students, a

teacher must fill the role of a

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counselor - a surrogate parent - a nutritionist - and someone who has the best interests of every child at heart.
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Other Professional Duties

They are chaperones

at school functions and coaches of school sports.

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Other Professional Duties

They are monitors at

lunch and recess and serve as fundraisers for field trips and school supplies.
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Other Professional Duties

Teachers also play the

role of interior designer, making sure their classrooms are set up to support learning and
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Other Professional Duties

act as artists when

they update their bulletin boards and other displays.

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