The teacher
is someone who causes others to learn. He is a person who exerts a considerable
influence in the life of other people specifically the children under his care.
The Roles of a Teacher
1.
Model
2.
Classroom Manager
3.
Facilitator of learning
4.
Motivator
5.
Evaluator of student’s performance
6.
Parent surrogate
7.
Counselor
8.
Friend
Qualities of an Effective Teacher
K – Knowledge
A – Attitude (Zia Zigalar –
your attitude not your aptitude will determine your altitude) S – Skills
H – Habits
E – Experience
Intelligence
Good health (mens sana encorpore sano)
Self-Confident (cogito ergo sum)
Affability (Friendliness)
Consideration for others
Educationally qualified (R.A.7836)
Morally strong
The needs of Teachers
• Fair treatment
• Firmness and understanding from their superiors
• Positive atmosphere
• Recognition for their contributions
• Chance for professional growth
CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Classroom management as defined by Good
(1959) is the administration or direction of activities with special reference
to problems involving discipline, democratic techniques, use of supplies and
other materials, the physical features of the classroom, general housekeeping
and the social relationships of the pupils and teachers. It can be summarized
as the operation and control of classroom activities.
Principles behind Classroom Management
• Teachers
should plan activities that are suited to the classroom conditions.
• The
teacher’s disciplinary policies must be in accordance with the school policies.
• The
teachers must observe some routinary procedures to save time and energy (i.e
entering and leaving the room, passing papers, etc.)
• The
teachers must take into consideration the needs and conditions of their
students.
• The
teachers must utilize positive rather than negative approach in dealing with
children.
Causes of Disciplinary Problems in the Classroom
1.
Teacher’s personality – lack of
knowledge of the subject matter, poor decision making, etc.
2. Physical factors – health conditions of the child
3. Individual factors – individual differences due to family and community background, etc.
4. Social factors – adjustment to the group
5. Emotional factors
6.
School environment
Ways to Improve Classroom
Discipline
• Know
you subject matter and be prepared at all times.
• Come
to class ahead of you students.
• Call
the class to order as soon as the bell rings.
• Follow
some established daily routine.
• Check
the condition of the class as well as the condition of every pupil.
• Check
pupil’s assignments regularly and return their work promptly
• Explain
to your pupils your expectations of every activity that they will accomplish.
• Provide
adequate time for every activity.
• Do
not threaten your pupils. If threatened, the pupils often feel challenged to
see how serious you and how far they could go before you are carry out your
threats.
• Have a good sense of humor.
• Compliment
your students on worthy contributions
• Try
to involve all pupils to class activities.
• Handle
calmly all attempts to distract your attention.
• Always
have a contingency plan in case of emergency.
• Never be sarcastic.
• Always
consider individual difference in dealing with your pupils
• Never
make a martyr out of a trouble maker.
• Never
punish all your pupils for the fault of one.