EDUCATION

>The word education is derived from educare (Latin) "bring up", which is related to educere
"bring out", "bring forth what is within", "bring out potential" and ducere, "to lead".

>It is the art or process of imparting skill and knowledge.

Formal
Informal

Education – organized and sustained communication designed to bring about learning where,

“Communication” involves transfer of information (message, ideas, knowledge, strategies, etc.)

between two or more persons.

“Organized” is that which is planned in a pattern or sequence, with established aims or curricula.
It should involve an education agency that organizes the learning situation and/or teachers who
are employed (including unpaid volunteers) to consciously organize the communication.

“Sustained” is that which has the elements of duration and continuity as part of the learning
experience.

“Learning” is taken as any change in behavior, information, knowledge, understanding,

attitudes, skills, or capabilities which can be retained and cannot be ascribed to physical growth
or to the development of inherited behavior patterns.

The Teacher

In education, a teacher is a person who provides schooling for others: a person who imparts
his/her possessed knowledge to learners. The role of a teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out
by way of occupation or profession at a school or other place of formal education. In adult learning,
teachers serve as a facilitator and not merely the main source of information.

Roles and Functions of a Teacher

Broadly speaking, the function of teachers is to help students learn by imparting knowledge to
them and by setting up a situation in which students can and will learn effectively. But teachers fill a
complex set of roles, which vary from one society to another and from one educational level to another.
Some of these roles are performed in the school, some in the community. Teachers are the most
important part of learner’s educational environment. Without them, the other elements of the
educational environment would be ineffective, for they guide, direct, and stimulate youth in their goal
seeking.
From day to day, the teacher plays many roles in the classroom. These roles include the following:
Roles of a Teacher can be classified as:
1. Individual – more of personal
2. Faculty – instructor, facilitator
3. Institutional – performing roles for the school; instructor

Roles which can be interrelated and overlapped with each other (as enumerated).

Manager
As manager, the teacher is responsible for the effective management of her class from the start
to the finish. The teacher carries throughout the day systematic activities to develop the pupil’s
cognitive, psychomotor, and effective aspects of the teaching-learning process. The pupils’ eagerness
and interest, therefore, to participate in all the learning activities prepared and conducted by the
teachers in the classroom is a manifestation of an orderly classroom management by the teacher-
manager.

Counselor
Every teacher is a guidance teacher (disciplinarian or controller of student behavior). He acts as
counselor to the students especially when the learners are beset by problems. Generally, teachers
comfort and make the students feel they have a ready shoulder to cry on. As counselor, the teacher
religiously keeps tab of all the activities of the children under his care, carefully noting important
information regarding the students’ moods, health, and progress in their studies that will help him
assess the over-all performance of the learners.

Motivator
Encouraging and motivating the students to study well and behave properly in and outside the
classroom is an enormous task. Despite the constraints, however, the teacher should use effective ways
to awaken the drives and motives of children, as he knows fully the role played by motivation in the
learning of the students. Motivation sets the mood for learning. It enlivens the interest of the learners
and gets them more involved in the class activities. A dynamic teacher is always good at motivating
learners to listen, participate, and eventually get the message.

Leader
A leader directs, coaches, supports, and delegates depending on the needs of the situation. A
leader is always looked upon as somebody who is dependable and responsible. A teacher always
assumes the position of a leader and he has to be credible in this regard. He should, therefore, manifest
the highest leadership potentials demanded of his role as teacher and leader. The teacher should set the
example to emphasize his role of being a leader. He should also be aware that to be a good leader, he
must first be a good follower.

Model
A teacher is an exemplar. He serves as model to his students. Students idolize teachers; they
believe the things the teacher says, especially if the teacher is kind, approachable, and sympathetic to
their needs. As a model, the teacher must look his best all the time, master his lessons, show his interest
in the students’ welfare, show good behavior, and inculcate good work and attitudes. Especially during
trying moments inside the classroom; be fair in dealing with students; and exhibit good judgment when
the situation calls for it.
Public Relations Specialist
The credibility of the school is attributed most of the time to the ways the teachers deal with
people outside the school, like the schools’ benefactors, parents of the students, church leaders,
government employees, and others. The teacher, in his role as public relations specialist, will be able to
solicit important donations in cash or in kind for the development of both the school and the students.
More than this, the teacher who has good public relations will always make a name for his school.

Parent-surrogate
In the school, the teachers are the parents of the pupils/students. Parents have a feeling of
security knowing that their children are in good hands. Added to their main function of developing the
pupils intellectually, teachers are also expected to train the students socially and emotionally and to
look after their physical and mental well being. In school, teachers take over the role of the parents,
attending to the needs of the pupils and offering them the comforts away from home. In the process, he
guarantees that the individual rights of the students to education and safety are respected.

Facilitator
The teacher is the facilitator of learning. The students must be given the chance to discuss under
close supervision and monitoring of the teacher. As a facilitator, the teacher prepares guidelines, which
will serve as the focus of discussion and activities. The teacher oversees the activities inside the
classroom. He allows the students to discuss spontaneously with only his very minimal affirmation and
confirmation. In the event, however, that some clarifications are needed, he can clarify vague points and
correct wrong notions of the students.

Instructor
The main function of the teacher is instruction (mediator of learning). All other roles
aforementioned are corollary to teaching. To effectively carry out this aspect of teaching, the pre-service
education of teachers must be more than adequate to prepare them for a job involving varied
responsibilities.
The Roles of the Learner
Qualities of an Effective Teacher

Acknowledge the best to teach and learn

You know that students learn best when they are involved in the experience. You know that
talking with them rather than at them produces the best results.

Calmness /Patience
You know that the aggression, negative attitudes and behaviors that you see in some of your
students have a root cause. You know that they are really scared young people who have come through
some bad experiences in life. This keeps you calm and in control of you, of them and the situation. You
are good at helping your students de-stress. You have a great deal of patience and know that little steps
in learning go a long way. At times, a teacher might feel like yelling or shouting at students, but a good
teacher is one who knows how to keep the temper in check and act calmly in such situations.

Creative
You are able to motivate your students by using creative and inspirational methods of teaching.
You are different in your approach and that makes you stand out from the crowd. Hence, why students
enjoy your classes and seek you out for new ideas.

Empathy
You have the ability to bond with your students, to understand and resonate with their feelings
and emotions, to communicate on their level, to be compassionate with them when they are down, and
to celebrate with them when they are up.
Good Communicator
This is one of the most important attributes of a good teacher. He should be comfortable
explaining things and enjoy doing the same. With this characteristic, he can easily build relationships
with students and their parents.
Impartiality
A teacher should always adopt a fair attitude, when it comes to making any form of evaluations.
He should be fair to his profession and assess students on their performance, instead of personal
rapports and likings.

A Source of Inspiration
You know that you can change a young person's life by helping them to realize their potential,
helping them to grow, helping them to find their talents, skills and abilities.

Mastery of the Subject Matter

A good teacher should have the necessary command over the subject matter he teaches. This
way, he can be comfortable while explaining things. Besides, he will be equipped with answers of any
possible questions that might crop up during the lecture sessions.

Meticulous
In fact, a disorganized person would find the vocation unsuitable and unfulfilling. Well thought-
out plans and programs, and having an eye for details for teaching will assist the productivity of a
teacher.

Open to Change/Dynamic
You are able to acknowledge that the only real constant in life is change. You know there is a
place for tradition but there is also a place for new ways, new ideas, new systems, and new approaches.
You don't put obstacles in your way by being blinkered and are always open and willing to listen to
others' ideas.

Passion
You are fervent about what you do. Teaching young people is your true vocation in life. Your
purpose in life is to make a difference. You love your role, you love being with your students and you
couldn't imagine doing anything else. You were meant to teach the special needs of children; you know
this in your heart. You have a never-ending willingness to ensure that all students reach their maximum
potential. You constantly strive to 'reach and teach' every student under your care.

Positive Mental Attitude

You are able to think more on the positive and a little less on the negative. You set your mind to
keep a smile on your face when things get tough, to see the bright side of bad events, to seek to find the
positives in every negative situation, and to be philosophical.

Process Oriented
You are able to set practical, achievable and measurable goals for your students. You value the
use of structure in what you do.

Presentation Skills
You know that your students are visual, auditory or kinesthetic learners. You are adept at
creating presentation styles for all three. Your body language is your main communicator and you keep
it positive at all times. Like a great orator you are passionate when you speak. But at the same time you
know that discussion and not lecturing stimulates greater feedback.
Respectful
You know that no one is more important in the world than anyone else. You know that everyone
has a place in the world. You respect your peers and your students. Having that respect for others gets
you the respect back from them.

Role Model
You are the window through which many young people will see their future. Be a fine role
model to be imitated by your students.

Sense of Humor
You know that a great sense of humor reduces barriers and lightens the atmosphere especially
during heavy periods. This is another great tool that helps a teacher to simplify his task. Wit and humor,
when applied in the proper manner, can form an important part of a successful teaching program. This is
an ability to make your students laugh and will carry you far and gain you more respect. It also increases
your popularity.

Time Management Skills

A good teacher should always value the importance of time and, must manage it with
consideration to effectiveness and efficiency. In fact, wise utilization of time is the hallmark of a good
teacher.

Understands Student Needs

You know your students well and they are comfortable and at ease with you, they enjoy having
you as their teacher and look forward to going school each day. You understand your students, you
know what motivates them and you know how to scaffold activities to ensure that maximum learning
occurs. You take each student from where they are and provide experiences that will maximize success.
You're always learning new things about your students.

Warm and Welcoming

You provide a non-threatening and pleasant environment that nurtures each of the students
you work with.

Willing to Learn
You are willing to learn from other teachers AND your students. Although knowledgeable in
your subject you know that you are a life-long learner and committed to the profession.
 4.1 Definition of Education
4.2 Roles and Qualities of Teacher and Learner

In Partial Fulfillment of the

Requirements in Curriculum and Instruction

Submitted to:

lto

Submitted by:

shv

January 2011