1.1 Explain the Teachers Role & Responsibilities in Education & Training
Within further or adult education a teacher adopts many roles and they vary from one learning establishment to another. But in most establishments teachers are responsible for the studentâ€™s progress in their studies and their well-being. Although no two individuals are the same, it is the way a teacher implements these tasks that may make them an effective teacher.
The role of the teacher has alway been considered a provider of information where the teacher was considered the subject matter expert and knew everything there was to know about the subject they were teaching. The image we all had of a classroom was ...view middle of the document...
One of the main responsibilities of the teacher in education is as an information provider, to pass on their knowledge and understanding of a subject or topic. Whether this be in providing in depth lectures on a subject or a more practical based approach that may include demonstrations. A teacher providing information can be a way of passing on new information within their specified field that is not available in dated texts. It is important that the teacher appreciate any input from his or her students, whether the answer is correct or not and will instil confidence and motivation from within the student and help their learning experience.
The teacher must have the ability to plan their lectures or sessions effectively so organisation is key factor of a teachers skill set. Working alongside the curriculum, teachers need to have a creative side and try to incorporate activities and techniques that will aide the learner and be stimulating at the same time. That said the teacher must also remain flexible and be prepared to change the activity quickly if it is not achieving the desired outcome or if learning is not moving forward in a positive direction.
â€¨A teacher therefore needs to be knowledgeable in their field and have a way of translating that information to a level that their students will understand. If the teacher is not confident in their field how do they expect the student to learn from the course. They should where possible encourage two way communication on the subject in hand. However, the teacher should not profess to know it all, but to be willing to learn from the students as well, particularly in adult education where the students will have a great deal of life experience which can be tapped into during the lesson.
It is also important that the teacher be skilled in assessing, evaluating and identifying the needs and varying learning styles of their students they will be teaching. Understanding the learning styles of their students can assist the teacher in planning their...