INTRODUCTION
A teacher is an acknowledged guide or helper in processes of learning. They play a vital role in the overall development of the students. They are responsible for imparting academic knowledge, and for inculcating the right values and principles to their students. The importance of teachers is especially enormous during the formative years of children when they first join school.Apart from this the teachers may accompany students on field trips, supervise study halls, help with the organization of school functions, and serve as supervisors for extracurricular activities Thus it is very necessary to be adequately equipped with resources that will make the teacher a perfect role model to the students. The teaching profession is regarded for having a body of specialized professional knowledge, codes of ethics and internal monitoring. There are number of teachers colleges which are operated both by government and private organizations to certify, govern and enforce the standards of practice for the teaching profession.
There are number of teachers colleges which are operated both by government and private organizations to certify, govern and enforce the standards of practice for the teaching profession. There is a significant difference between primary and secondary teaching where in primary schools each class has a teacher who stays with them for most of the week and will teach them the whole curriculum. In secondary schools they will be taught by different subject specialists each session during the week and may have 10 or more different teachers. There is a system of education USA called as "platoon" system, involves placing a group of students together in one class that moves from one specialist to another for every subject. There is a new trend of co-teaching where the co-teachers work harmoniously with the main teacher to fulfill the needs of every student in the classroom. Co-teaching focuses the student on learning by providing a social networking support that allows them to reach their full cognitive potential.
Teaching is now even more challenging, enriching and satisfying. Like any other profession, career advancement is only limited by your own performance and potential. Teachers are the key to everything that is being done in Education. There is wide scope of employment in this industry depending upon the candidate�s educational qualifications. They can find employment in
Play schools/Nursery schools/Primary schools - Here the teachers have a huge responsibility for they lay the foundation in children. They introduce children to numbers, language, science, social studies as well social interactions.
Secondary schools - The secondary school teachers instruct students of higher classes where they deal with one particular subject in which they specialize.
Colleges/Universities - In universities or colleges there are lecturers and professors who specialize in a particular field. Depending upon their ability and service in the field they get promoted as principal, vice-chancellor in the management level.
Special schools - A challenging area in the field of teaching is that of dealing with children having physical and mental handicap and learning disabilities. It is different from the normal teaching norms as each child needs special care depending on ones disability.
Educational research institutes
Self employment by starting institutes/tutorialsAt the Faculty of Social Sciences Torben K. Jensen has been the driving force behind the establishment of courses for student instructors, courses for PhD scholars, and courses for experienced teachers. His latest innovation is a brand-new course in supervision for associate professors and professors, something which will undoubtedly help to improve the supervision provided by the faculty at both Master and PhD level.
His efforts mean that Aarhus University as a whole is now much better equipped than ever before to deal with challenges related to teaching and pedagogics. Among other things, he has played a major role in creating the University Pedagogics Development Unit at Aarhus University. He has been chairman of this unit since 2004. At national level he has taught a range of courses for directors of studies and heads of department.
A student who participated in one of Brenan's field trips remarks: One realizes how good Professor Brenan's teaching ability is when standing at the side of the Trans-Canada Highway in blowing rain or snow and he is still captivating his audience and inspiring those who are willing to brave the elements with him Brenan instills in students the incentive to be the best. His students describe him as an "exceptional role model" who "leads by example," "a leader in the truest sense of the word" - one who "challenges students and makes them excited to learn."Brenan is also an extraordinary, committed pubic educator, highly active in community outreach on behalf of the geology department. He is a tremendous ambassador to this university.
In recognition of his teaching in this course, Morris received the 2003 APUS/SAC award for excellence in teaching, an award managed entirely by students. His students describe him as approachable, enthusiastic, humorous, creative, dedicated and innovative in his approach to teaching. Morris brings his research into the classroom and brings the classroom into his laboratory. By organizing tours of his lab, Morris gives his students a unique opportunity to see physics at work in his own research.
Of his performance as a teacher, one student comments: I found Professor Morris to be very conscious of the fact that students were coming from many different backgrounds, and quite good in polling the class to see if students felt confused about something in the lesson that might be presumed knowledge. He seemed genuinely excited about what he was teaching us. I truly appreciated his effort to organize activities outside of class, such as lab tours and movie days. He even prompted us to start a physics club.
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