Question

Two examples of the teachers need of changing society and learner

Answer 1

Tuesday 18 June 2013 02.00 EDT

When I went to school it was common place for a teacher to place a text book in front a set of students and offer the simple yet daunting line, "copy that". There would be no talking to either the teacher or fellow pupils. For me lessons seemed to drag so much that I wasn't engaged in the subject material. I'm proud to say that I became a teacher in spite of the education I received; I believed that I could and would do a better job. This task was made easier through the use of technology in the classroom.

During 10 years in the profession, I've seen technology alter the role the teacher almost beyond all recognition. Teachers have undergone a Kafkaesque metamorphosis from Mr Chips to Mr Jobs; wooden, flip-lid desks have been replaced by iPads. The question we have to ask is, has this change from teacher to that of facilitator of learning been positive? Undeniably so, in my opinion.

Answer 2

Hi there

Teachers are a part of society that can make or break a generation. Although technology has a huge part to play but still it passes through the teacher to mold them at a young age.

Following are two of the examples in which teachers are required to change the society or the learners;

• Students rely more on technology and drift away from the actual teaching. Teachers need to bring in the old school strategies.
• The society does not respect the things they need to respect and hence it is required for teachers along with parents to teach the learners.

Thanks for asking.