GOOD TEACHING PRACTICE:ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF A TEACHER Flashcards
- As a Manager
- As a Counsellor
- As a Motivator
- As a Leader
- As a Model
- As a Public Relations Specialist
- As a Parent-Surrogate
- As a Facilitator
- As an Instructor
Roles of a Teacher
Responsible for the effective
management of the class from start to
finish
Carries systematic activities throughout
the day
Expected to maintain order in the
classroom
As a Manager
Teachers are expected to respond
constructively when problems crop up
concerning student behaviour.
Teachers provide guidance and
assistance if students experience
problems.
As a Counsellor
Teachers encourage and motivates
learners to study well and behave
properly in and outside the classroom.
Teacher is good at motivating learners to
make them listen, participate, and
understand instructions.
As a Motivator
Teacher directs, coaches, supports, and
delegates depending on the needs of the
situation
To be a good leader, you must be a good
follower
As a Leader
Teacher should look his best all the time,
master his lessons, show interest in the
learner’s welfare, show his good
behaviour, and include good work and
attitudes.
Teacher should be fair in dealing with
students and exhibit good judgement
when situation calls for it.
As a Model
Teacher deals with people outside the
school with credibility.
Teacher must have a good public
relations to make a good name for his
school.
As a Public Relations Specialist
In school, the teacher is the parent of the
learners.
Adding to main functions of developing
the learners intellectually, the teacher is
also expected to train the learners socially
and emotionally and to look after their
physical and mental well-being.
Teacher guarantees that the individual
rights of the learners in education and
safety is respected
As a Parent-Surrogate
The learners must be given the chance to
discuss things under the close
supervision and monitoring of the teacher.
Teacher prepares guidelines which will
serve as the focus of discussion and
activities
As a Facilitator
The main function of the teacher is
instruction.
Teachers make decisions as to what to
teach, what instructional materials to use
what method to employ in teaching a
particular content, and how best to
evaluate the intended learning.
As an Instructor
a. Professional competence
b. Interpersonal relationship
c. Teaching/ Evaluation practices
d. Availability to students
HALLMARKS OF GOOD TEACHING
✘ The teacher who enjoys teaching shows
genuine interest in patient, and displays
confidence in his or her professional
abilities.
✘ The teacher who is creative and
stimulating and can excite student’s
interest and can demonstrate clinical
skills with expertise is also valued
PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE
As in all relationships, it is important
that teachers listen to learners and try
to see the world through their eyes
First approach: Respect learners t care
about their concerns
Second approach: Accept learners as
they are, whether or not you like them
Third approach: Honest communication
contributing to healthy relationships with
learners
Fourth approach: Clearly identifying the
learner’s responsibilities in the learning
process.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH
STUDENTS
- taking interest in learners,
- Being sensitive to their feelings and
problems - Conveying respect for them
- Alleviating their anxieties
- Being accessible for conferences
- Being fair
- Permitting learners to express differing
point of view - Creating an atmosphere in which they feel
free to ask questions - Conveying sense of warmth
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP
defined as the
mechanics, methods, and skills in
classroom and clinical teaching.
Students value a teacher who has a
thorough knowledge of the subject matter
and can present material in an interesting
clear and organized manner
TEACHING PRACTICES
