Pttls Assignment 1
Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Assignment 1 Teacher role and responsibilities This essay will highlight the roles and responsibilities of the teacher teaching in post 16 education. Below are some significant ones.
1. Professionalism: Turning up on time, dressing according to the college guidelines. Making sure you carry out your work according to the rules & regulations. Communicating & addressing students and staff appropriately.
2. Facilitate learning: This would involve preparing lesson plans & creating any associated resources. Delivering the session in the best possible manner for the students. Testing & marking work so students are able to gain feedback on their progress.
3. Subject knowledge: …show more content…
Understand student needs: Making sure the course & college meet the student’s needs. If there are shortcomings then the teacher should be able to refer students to a professional.
5. Organisation: As a teacher you have to complete attendance records for the college as well as maintain records on the learner’s progress for the benefit of the student. Setting assignments at the right time as well as giving them back at the right time. Booking the right rooms at the right time as well as entering students for the exams are just some examples where as a teacher we have to have great administration skills.
6. Confidentiality: Students may from time to time experience difficulties whether in their personal lives or because of college which affects their learning. A teacher must be able to direct students to the best place for help while at the same time keeping any issues confidential.
7. Staff meetings: As teachers we have to attend staff meetings within the department or college to discuss matters affecting the staff or students.
8. Continued professional development: To be a good teacher means continuing to strive to be a better teacher. This involves attending exhibitions & conferences to enhance your knowledge of teaching & education so that you can become a better …show more content…
This should be in a warm & friendly manner not to be mistaken for friendship or an invitation to a personal relationship. Calls to personal phones should be avoided unless there is a good reason. Emails should be carefully worded so that they are not misinterpreted. Verbal communication should similarly be careful to prevent any unwanted accusations.
The teacher should avoid making physical contact with students as this would be deemed inappropriate & would make students feel uncomfortable. Exceptions to this rule would be if you were to teach something where physical contact is necessary to carry out the teaching. For example teaching first aid or massage where you have to show students how to perform tasks on the body. Lecturer’s should also keep a suitable physical distance from students & respect their personal space. Being too close to someone can cause them discomfort or anxiety.
There are a number of law’s which help guide the teacher provide a good learning experience. These policies have implications for teachers inside class. Below I have highlighted a few & how they relate to post compulsory
1. Professionalism: Turning up on time, dressing according to the college guidelines. Making sure you carry out your work according to the rules & regulations. Communicating & addressing students and staff appropriately.
2. Facilitate learning: This would involve preparing lesson plans & creating any associated resources. Delivering the session in the best possible manner for the students. Testing & marking work so students are able to gain feedback on their progress.
3. Subject knowledge: …show more content…
Understand student needs: Making sure the course & college meet the student’s needs. If there are shortcomings then the teacher should be able to refer students to a professional.
5. Organisation: As a teacher you have to complete attendance records for the college as well as maintain records on the learner’s progress for the benefit of the student. Setting assignments at the right time as well as giving them back at the right time. Booking the right rooms at the right time as well as entering students for the exams are just some examples where as a teacher we have to have great administration skills.
6. Confidentiality: Students may from time to time experience difficulties whether in their personal lives or because of college which affects their learning. A teacher must be able to direct students to the best place for help while at the same time keeping any issues confidential.
7. Staff meetings: As teachers we have to attend staff meetings within the department or college to discuss matters affecting the staff or students.
8. Continued professional development: To be a good teacher means continuing to strive to be a better teacher. This involves attending exhibitions & conferences to enhance your knowledge of teaching & education so that you can become a better …show more content…
This should be in a warm & friendly manner not to be mistaken for friendship or an invitation to a personal relationship. Calls to personal phones should be avoided unless there is a good reason. Emails should be carefully worded so that they are not misinterpreted. Verbal communication should similarly be careful to prevent any unwanted accusations.
The teacher should avoid making physical contact with students as this would be deemed inappropriate & would make students feel uncomfortable. Exceptions to this rule would be if you were to teach something where physical contact is necessary to carry out the teaching. For example teaching first aid or massage where you have to show students how to perform tasks on the body. Lecturer’s should also keep a suitable physical distance from students & respect their personal space. Being too close to someone can cause them discomfort or anxiety.
There are a number of law’s which help guide the teacher provide a good learning experience. These policies have implications for teachers inside class. Below I have highlighted a few & how they relate to post compulsory