Question

2. A teacher has a dynamic role in the overall development of a child. Discuss it with special reference of socio-emotional and moral development.​

Answer 1

A teacher has a dynamic role in the overall development of a child, in the following way -

• The influence of the teacher in the life of a child, starts from a very young age of that child, because the formal education starts from the young age itself.
• Now, we know that the young age is the character building phase of anyone's life. All the good traits or bad traits are directly or indirectly being acquired in this young age.
• So, in such crucial life building phase of a child, a good influence is always necessary to drive the whole matter towards a positive outcome. This positive influence is none other than, the teacher of a child.
• We know, syllabus based formal education is generally given by the teachers, but the moral education, socio-emotional aspects are also driven by the teachers. Here, the socio-emotional aspect refers to the core development of one's significant emotions, required to perform well in the social matters and moral development is self explanatory.
• By arranging group activities, inspiring to help other classmates, giving priority to the development of moral values, the teacher initiates character development of a child from a basic stage.

Answer 2

Explanation:

It is said that a child learns from his home first and then his school. Normally the character development of a child is mostly depicted from his environment, people and culture.

In this context, the role of teacher in character development is extremely important. Teachers not only make your learn and understand about education and various subjects, but they also help in developing good moral and ethical values and practices, they teach discipline and also encourage students for extra curricular activities so that a child is versatile in nature also