23/09/2021
WHAT IS THE REAL ROLE OF A TEACHER?
Many a times, we hear about teachers going the extra mile – buying stickers for students to encourage them to do better, spending additional time to run through Math, calling students to check if they are ok if they fail to turn up in class or simply lending a listening ear.
MANY ROLES BUT 1 DRIVER
The professional role of a teacher is to teach.
But we have forgotten sometimes that teachers also serve as role models, moral guides, counsellors, authority figures and even friends. For this, schools need to train and equip teachers in these roles.
Teaching is probably one of the most understated and (in our opinion) under paid jobs in the world. Teachers have a very significant impact on children.
In essence there is no singular role in a teacher, but the teacher encompasses a multitude of roles.
But the singular driver for any teacher is perhaps his/her passion to want to benefit and help students grow.
Every year at Singapore's Teachers' Day awards where good teachers are recognised, the common thread is this - they go the extra mile for students.
Meaning it is a cost of time, energy and interest in a student's personal progress. That is difficult and fueled by that singular driver of pure passion.
What you reckon is the hardest role for a teacher to play? We’d love to hear from you.
In the mean time, here is a teacher serving multiple roles for the community.
https://www.todayonline.com/world/weekly-commute-canoe-panama-teacher-reach-grid-village-kids
