Answer to Question #255305 in English for Fisiwe Shezi

Question

what are implications for the following seven roles of a teacher? on each role.

1.     Learning mediator

2.      Interpreter and designer of learning programmed and materials

3.      Leader, administrator and manager

4.      Scholar, researcher and lifelong learner

5.      Community, citizenship and pastoral role

6.      Assessor

7.      Learning area/subject/discipline/phase specialist 

Answer 1

Teachers play various roles and these roles have implications. Some of the roles include;

1. Learning mediator- Teachers equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes to be able to mediate learning in an effective way by showing sensitivity for learner needs and differences, using and adjusting teaching strategies, teaching media and resources to suit various purposes and to create a challenging learning environment. Qualifying students are able to mediate learning effectively in a variety of teaching contexts. Mediated Learning transforms passive learners into active learners. No one needs to stay stuck in their struggles with behavior, academics, or life skills. All learners develop new pathways in the brain to overcome barriers to learning.
2.  Interpreter and designer of learning programmed and materials- Teachers should be able to understand and interpret the provided learning programmes and also to design original learning programmes. They should identify the requirements for a specific context of learning and prepare suitable resources for learning. Teachers should also be flexible in the selection, sequencing and pacing of the learning skills and content, accommodating the subject content as well as the diverse needs of their learners.
3.  Leader, administrator and manager- Teachers provide students with leadership, administrative and management skills, knowledge and attitudes that will enable them to create and support conditions in classrooms under which effective teaching and learning can take place within the context of relevant educational law.
4. Scholar, researcher and lifelong learner- Teachers enable the learners to achieve ongoing personal, academic, occupational and professional growth through pursuing reflective study and research in the learning areas, in broader professional and educational matters, and in other related fields.
5. Community, citizenship and pastoral role- Teachers practice and promote a critical, committed and ethical attitude towards developing a sense of respect and responsibility towards others. Teachers will uphold the constitution and promote democratic values and practices in schools and society. Within the school, the teacher will demonstrate an ability to develop a supportive and empowering environment for the learner and respond to the educational and other needs of reamers and fellow educators. Furthermore, the teacher will develop supportive relations with parents and other key persons and organizations based on a critical understanding of community and environmental development issues. As pastoral caregivers, teachers should be supportive when a learner seems to display needs of an emotional or physical nature
6. Assessor- Teachers understand that assessment is an essential feature of the teaching and learning process and know how to integrate it into this process. They have an understanding of the purposes, methods and effects of assessment and be able to provide helpful feedback to reamers. They will design and manage both formative and summative assessment in ways that are appropriate to the level and purpose of the learning and meet the requirements of accrediting bodies. They will keep detailed and diagnostic records of assessment. They will understand how to interpret and use assessment results to feed into processes for the improvement of learning programmes. 
7. Learning area/subject/discipline/phase specialist- Teachers are well grounded in the knowledge, skills, values, principles, methods, and procedures relevant to the discipline, subject, learning area, phase of study, or professional or occupational practice. They therefore know about different approaches to teaching and learning  and how these may be used in ways which are appropriate to the learners and the context.