Week 7 Things to Write

Role of the teacher?
The role of the teacher encompasses many aspects of facilitating learning. The teacher supplies tools, shares ideas, encourages learning, and models how to complete tasks. Not only is the teacher a facilitator of learning, but a coach too. The teacher determines the expectations and drives the learning climate of the classroom. If there is a classroom full of diverse learners, the teacher must find a way to foster a way for all students to achieve the daily learning goals. Whether your in a classroom, or online teaching, the role of the teacher does not change. Given that while your teaching classes online, you may not meet students face-to-face, it is still crucial to build a positive relationship.

Relationship between teacher and learner?
There should be a positive relationship between the teacher and learner. Without a positive learning climate, the learner or the teacher cannot communicate effectively. It is the teacher’s responsibility to formulate a way to communicate effectively with all students. Every learner has a different level of learning and the teacher must facilitate learning, so that all levels of learning are reached. The student is often motivated by the expectations and methods of communication from the teacher. I can create a positive learning climate in the classroom in minutes, through positive praise. Also, it is not only important to have positive methods of communication, but realistic goals to. All goals and standards must be clear and understandable so students can meet their goals effectively.

Is the role of the teacher imposed or does it arise within you?
I think that the role of the teacher is a choice and you can choose to impose your methods of teaching upon the learner; or you can choose to motivate the learner from the heart. I think that the learner is motivated from the teacher choosing to find the methods and strategies from within them to motivate and drive learning. It is a choice, for how you choose to teach. The students will always strive to learn and please their teacher when they feel the teacher cares and does everything possible to ensure they feel safe. The learner must feel safe and comfortable, knowing they can answer/complete tasks without receiving negative criticism. The teacher sets-up the learning climate, on day 1, and continues to structure the learning climate. It is up to the teacher to have a positive or a negative impact upon the learner.