The role
of the educator today is to create a positive learning environment that fosters
and provides opportunities for students to become self directed learners. Providing a safe and respectful climate
where students feel that it’s okay to make mistakes and that they will not be
negatively treated for “having a go” is vital to encourage students to develop
into lifelong learners.
Instructors
must be aware of students backgrounds and assess their prior knowledge in order
to know “where to start” when beginning a new topic or course. Acknowledging prior skills or knowledge and
being open to learning from students is a wonderful way in which to create a positive
learning climate in the classroom.
It’s
important to be a credible and authentic instructor and have a passion for the
subject to engage the participants and encourage enthusiasm in the classroom. Being either a facilitator or instructor
depends entirely on what is being taught.
The decision of what role the educator should take lies with which role will
best fit the circumstance, content or task being addressed. Using creative instructional strategies that
foster critical thinking and active learning will promote student engagement.
I believe
today’s educator is ultimately about providing a high quality service that will
assist students to achieve their learning goals.
Retrieved from: Educator Roles and
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