TEACHER ROLE

AMERICAN TESOL ACADEMY
120- HOUR CASA BL ANCA

TESOL COURSE
TEACHER’S
ROLES
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TESOL TRAINER/ ADIL GUEDAR
CONTENTS
1. LEAD-IN
2. DEFINING CONCEPTS
3. TEACHER’S ROLE
4. FACTORS DETERMINING TEACHER’S ROLES
5. OBSERVATION
6. DISCUSSION
7. SUMMARY
LEAD-IN
WATCH
AND
REFLECT
DEFINING CONCEPTS
WHAT IS TEACHING?
“Teaching is the process of attending to people’s needs, experiences
and feelings, and intervening so that they learn particular things, and
go beyond the given.”
WHO IS A TEACHER?
“an expert who is capable of imparting knowledge that will help learners to build,
identify and to acquire skills that will be used to face the challenges in life. The
teacher also provides to the learners knowledge, skills and values that enhance
development.” (Senge 2000:26)
TEACHER’S
ROLES
A teacher has the job of managing the
activities and the students in the
classroom in different ways while a lesson
is in progress. Therefore, he/she must act
in various ways at different stages of the
lesson. These different kinds of behavior
are known as ‘teacher’s roles’
TASK
Can you find eight
teacher’s roles in the
word search? The first
letter is given in bold.
Match the teacher’s roles with the given tasks
Prepares and thinks through the lesson in detail before teaching it

INFORMER so that it has variety and there are appropriate activities for the
different learners in the class.
Organises the learning space, makes sure everything in the
DIAGNOSTICIAN classroom is running smoothly and sets up rules and routines (i.e.
things which are done regularly) for behaviour.
Goes around the class during individual, pair and group work
MANAGER
activities, checking learning
PLANNER Is able to recognise the cause of students’ difficulties.
Gives the students detailed information about the language or

MONITOR
about an activity.
FACTORS DETERMINING
TEACHERS’ ROLES
Age of
Lesson students
type
Level of Lesson
students aims
• The teacher is the planner of materials to ensure
that the lesson is appropriate for the students and
BEFORE THE the learning purpose.
LESSON • The teacher is also a diagnostician of her/his
students’ problems.
• When new language being presented to the students,

TEACHER’S DURING THE
•
the teacher is an informer.
When setting up activities, the teacher is a manager.
LESSON
ROLES • While students are doing activities, the teacher is
monitor, diagnostician, manager and a resource.
• When taking into consideration how successful the

AFTER THE lesson was, what the students understood and
LESSON were able to do and what they had issues with, the
teacher is the diagnostician and planner.
OBSERVATION
Watch the video

1. State at least 3 roles that the teacher plays.
2. What did he do in each role?
DISCUSSION
Read the teachers’ comments below and decide which of them you would agree with and why?.
SARAH BELL JAMAL
“I want my class to “Since I teach young “I think my role is to

be methodical and I kids, I am most of the encourage the
want to be in control time a parent than a students to learn for
of it. I think my main teacher. However, I themselves.
roles are to be the believe that the most Therefore, I involve
informer and the important teacher roles everyone and try not
manager. That is what are organizing and to be controlling and
my students want”. planning, especially control the students
with kids”. and the activities
much”.
summary
Read the summary and complete the missing words. The first letter of each word is given.
In the classroom, teachers play several crucial roles to facilitate effective learning.
Firstly, they act as i………………,
nstructors imparting knowledge and explaining complex concepts
to students. They design and deliver lessons, employing various teaching methods to
cater to diverse learning styles. Secondly, teachers take on the role of f……………………,
acilitators
creating an environment that encourages active participation and critical thinking. They
guide discussions, encourage peer collaboration, and provide opportunities for hands-
on learning. Additionally, teachers serve as a…………………., ssessors evaluating students'
understanding through assignments, tests, and assessments. They use this feedback to
tailor their teaching strategies and provide individualized support. Another vital role is
that of a mentor
………, where teachers offer guidance and support to students, both
academically and personally, fostering a positive and respectful classroom community.
Lastly, teachers often act as r…… ole m...............,
odel demonstrating values, ethics, and a
passion for learning, inspiring students to develop a lifelong love for knowledge.
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AMERICAN TESOL ACADEMY

120- HOUR CASA BL ANCA

Prepares and thinks through the lesson in detail before teaching it

PLANNER Is able to recognise the cause of students’ difficulties.

Gives the students detailed information about the language or

• When new language being presented to the students,

• When taking into consideration how successful the

Watch the video

SARAH BELL JAMAL

“I want my class to “Since I teach young “I think my role is to

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