The Role, Responsibilities And Boundaries Of a Tea

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The Role, Responsibilities and Boundaries of a Teacher in the Lifelong Learning Sector Introduction Traditionally the role of the teacher has been as a source of information and trusted to be the font of all knowledge. This suggests that the teacher is the one in control of imparting knowledge to students. This ‘chalk and talk’ approach has now altered dramatically from the ‘traditional’ model. It is believed that, “ the modern teacher is a facilitator: a person who assists students to learn for themselves” (Reece & Walker 2002) Role, responsibilities and boundaries are key parts of a teacher’s job as an educator. These are used within the assessment framework of a teacher/training cycle. This teacher training cycle consists of five processes: 1. Identify Needs – finding out the needs of the organization and the learners, preparing a scheme of work and session plans to deliver group or individual learning, based upon the requirements of the organization, the syllabus and the learners. 2. Plan and Design – preparing the environment, suitable delivery resources and handouts. 3. Deliver/Facilitate – teaching and learning in a suitable manner. 4. Assess – ensuring learners have acquired the necessary skills and knowledge. 5. Evaluate – obtaining feedback from learners and evaluating them in order to modify or make changes in the future. My role as ‘Creative Crafts’ tutor is varied, it is not solely to impart knowledge, it is also to inspire, motivate, help learners to experience and to inspire them to be creative, and using that creativity to find solutions of their own. Role, responsibilities and boundaries are evolving qualities with a teacher. The main role of the teacher is to facilitate communication in such a way that all students are encouraged to enter into a wider debate surrounding the topic they have chosen and to ensure session aims
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