2. Course Description:
This course deals with the
understanding of the roles of
teacher as a person and as a
professional within the context of
national and global teachers’
standards, educational
philosophies and legal bases.
3. Course Description:
It includes knowledge of core
values that uphold the dignity of
the teaching profession,
discussion of the code of ethics
for professional teachers, and
awareness and understanding of
4. Course Description:
existing laws and jurisprudence
governing professional rights
privileges and responsibilities, and
teachers’ roles in the society as
transformative agents of change.
5. Nature of Teaching and Teacher Roles
What is teaching?
* Impart knowledge to or instruct
(someone) as to how to do
something; or cause (someone) to
learn or understand something by
example or experience.
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What is teaching?
* An interactive process, primarily
involving classroom talk which
takes place between teacher and
pupil and occurs during certain
definable activities.
7. Nature of Teaching and Teacher Roles
What is teaching?
* Teaching is the practice
implemented by a teacher aimed
at transmitting skills (knowledge,
know-how, and interpersonal
skills) to a learner, a student, or
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Teacher Roles
What is teaching?
or any other audience in the
context of an educational
institution.
* Teaching is a systematic
technique to communicate with
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Teacher Roles
What is teaching?
more and more people.
* Teaching can be defined as
engagement with learners to
enable their understanding and
application of knowledge,
concepts and processes.
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Teacher Roles
What is teaching?
more and more people.
* Teaching can be defined as
engagement with learners to
enable their understanding and
application of knowledge,
concepts and processes.
11. Nature of Teaching and
Teacher Roles
A teacher plays multiple roles in
society, each with its own set of
responsibilities and significance.
* as a Person
* as a Professional
* as a Community Leader and
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Teacher Roles
Social Advocate
* as a Model of Character
* as an Expert
1. as a person:
Role Model: Teachers are often
seen as role models by their
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Teacher Roles
students.
Learner: Effective teachers
continuously seek
opportunities to learn and
grow.
2. as a Professional:
Educator: The primary role of a
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Teacher Roles
teacher is to educate students,
imparting knowledge and skills
in various subjects.
Curriculum Designer: Teachers
design lesson plans and
curricula that align with
educational standards, ensuring
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Teacher Roles
students receive a well-rounded
education.
Assessor: teachers assess
student performance through
tests, assignments, and
evaluations to gauge their
understanding and provide
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Teacher Roles
feedback for improvement.
Mentor: Teachers offer guidance
and support to students in
their academic and personal
development.
Classroom Manager: They create
a conducive learning
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Teacher Roles
the community, building
partnerships with parents,
local organizations, and
stakeholders to enhance
students' educational
experiences.
Advocate for students: Teachers
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Teacher Roles
advocate for the needs and
interests of their students,
ensuring they have access to
resources and opportunities for
a quality education.
Promoter of social values:
Teachers can influence societal
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Teacher Roles
values by instilling concepts of
tolerance, diversity, and social
responsibility in their students.
4. as a Model of Character:
Ethical Behavior: Teachers
should uphold high ethical
standards, demonstrating
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Teacher Roles
honesty, fairness, and
responsibility in their actions
and decisions.
Respect and empathy: Teachers
model respectful and
empathetic behavior, teaching
students how to interact
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Teacher Roles
positively with others.
Cultural Sensitivity: They promote
cultural sensitivity and
inclusivity, helping students
appreciate diversity and
different perspectives.
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Teacher Roles
5. as an Expert:
Subject Matter Expert: Teachers
are expected to have a deep
understanding of the subjects
they teach, staying informed
about the latest developments
in their field.
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Teacher Roles
Pedagogical Expert: They should
be experts in teaching
methods, understanding how
to adapt their teaching to
different learning styles and
abilities.
Problem Solver: Teachers often
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Teacher Roles
need to address unique
challenges that arise in the
classroom, requiring expertise
in finding solutions to diverse
educational issues.
In summary, teachers have
multifaceted roles that extend
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Teacher Roles
beyond just imparting knowledge.
they influence the personal,
academic, and social development
of their students and contribute
significantly to the betterment of
society through their various roles
and responsibilities.