Role of Teachers

The changes that (1)_______ in schools have changed the roles of teachers. In the past, teachers used to be the (2) ______source of knowledge, the leader and educator of their students’ school life. Nowadays, teachers provide information and show their students how to (3)________ it. Although they are still considered to be a kind of (4)_______ in the class, they can be thought of as facilitators in the learning (5)_______ . Another difference between the past and present tasks of teachers is represented by the technical (6) _______they need to be able to use and handle effectively, such as computer, photocopier, PowerPoint, projectors, etc. Instead of teaching (7) _______chalk, they need to be an information technology expert. One of the biggest challenges for teachers is that their role in the school management has also changed. The school needs them as individuals, who can make decisions and  (8) with the stress of the changing world of schools. At the same time teachers need to be able to work in teams, and (9) ________with colleagues and parents. A teacher has not only to instruct but also to (10)_________ the students with confidence and determination.

Instead of teaching (7) _______chalk, they need to be an information technology expert.