Teacher roles.

Question 1

Teacher roles.

Answer 1

This is to behave in different ways at different stages of a lesson to manage the classroom and to successfullu guide learners through the lesson. Also, the rol can vary depending on the teaching approach, learning style and needs.

Question 2

Planner.

Answer 2

Prepares and reflects on the lesson; anticipates problems and select, designs and adapts materials.

Question 3

Manager.

Answer 3

Organises the learning space, makes sure everything is ready to use and sets up rules and routines.

Question 4

Monitor/Observer

Answer 4

Goes around the class checking learning and providing support.

Question 5

Facilitator.

Answer 5

Provides opportunities for learning, helps learners to find resources and develop learner autonomy.

Question 6

Diagnostician.

Answer 6

Works out the causes of learners’ difficulties.

Question 7

Langugage resource.

Answer 7

Can be used by the students for help and advice about language.

Question 8

Assesor.

Answer 8

Evaluates the language level and attitudes of the learners by using informal or formal assessment.

Question 9

Rapport builder.

Answer 9

Tries to create a good relationship between and with the learners.

Question 10

The role according to the age.

Answer 10

With young learners we might take the role of a parent or a friend when a student is unwell or unhappy. With teenagers or adults the key roles are motivating and mantaining discipline; language resource and facilitator.