Role+of+the+Teacher

Teacher's Role · Teachers need to be organizers of learning opportunities and be able to "read" their students and focus less on finding answers. · Teachers need to take on the role of a coach or mentor (set clear goal for team and individuals) · Teachers need to set the stage for understanding · Give students a voice, share responsibility for teaching and learning · Classrooms should be places to utilize best understandings and learning, it's not best practice unless it reaches each individual · Keep organized of students personal growth and group benchmarks · Teacher must take the role of jazz musician in regards to thinking inside and outside of the box. · Teacher must take role of director of orchestra by needing individual, small group, and whole group instruction · Keep in mind to relate assessment to a road map for your personal thinking and planning · All assignments should be critical and creative thinking · Giving students the choice results in higher interest · All lessons should be engaging