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The role of the teacherA teacher is a person who is responsible for not only child?s future educational success, but also help shape up child?s life. students in a classroom come from many different backgrounds. Over the time of teacher?s career, things are always changing; for example, curriculum, teaching methods, structure of education system, etc. These things not only affect the teachers but also impact students. It is teacher?s professionalism that continues to provide the quality education regardless of any changes. Teachers carry huge responsibility on their shoulders. They have to be positive at all times in order to have positive response from the students. A great professional and talented teacher knows how to make a difference in a student?s life. While in a classroom a teacher has to wear different kinds of hats while managing class. There is a time when she /he is an organizer-very important aspect of being a teacher; a facilitator-while facilitating an activity teacher offers help only when needed or asked; a participant-students feel very comfortable when teacher is also doing the same work as them while working in groups. At this point they become friend of a student; a model-the best way to encourage students to talk with correct pronunciation is by listening to the teacher; a tutor- students feel special when a teacher stops to explain and pays closer attention on individual needs. A teacher is also an assessor. students are very eager to know their progress. It is very important for teacher to stay positive while correcting and evaluating. Teacher is also a companion. Those students who have family problems or something that bothers them, many times feel comfortable to talk to their teacher. They have great patience, are amazing listeners and excellent motivators. In the classroom setting those teachers who have distinguished knowledge of his/her subject have better control of the class. students feel enthusiastic and concentrate on the subject better. Many teachers have ability to get all the kids involved in the classroom activities without being harsh and critical about student being shy. Those teachers, who criticize and are negative during the lesson, leave students with very negative impression. students do not want to be in the classroom, do not want to finish assignments and always have excuse for not doing wanting to participate in the class activities. They also fall behind in their studies which affect their self-esteem which leads to an aggressive behavior. When teachers want to change aggression in students, they need to self-examine their To become a successful teacher it is important to have good sense of humor in the class. Teachers need to realize that kids enjoy laughing. They should also have a positive attitude toward everything in the classroom. Should be more forgiving and have patience. Successful teacher with positive attitude helps grow a successful, independent, responsible and much caring child. Children who have been respected in their lives by the adults they look up to are more likely to respect others.
