Teachers have so many roles in the classroom! As I observed the 3rd grade classroom today, I paid particular attention to all the things the teacher did. Besides being an educator, she is a mentor, tutor, helper and learner. Some of her roles went outside of the norm. For example today all the 3rd graders got together to rehearse a play they are putting together. The 3rd grade teacher I observe is in charge of the sound crew. Not only was she in charge of putting on this production, but was the leader over the sound crew helping the children know how to play their instruments and when to play them. She's a manager over the classroom with time, materials, and energy. She is a motivator, a conflict management facilitator, a literature expert, and a math wiz. There are so many labels that I didn't even realize. Being a teacher almost reminds me of being a mom. A mom is also a teacher, nurturer, nurse, motivator, mentor, helper, etc. So many roles!
In the dialogue response this week I talked about what I believed was the biggest role of a teacher. I feel like I still stand by what I thought then. A teacher must shape the minds of the children who will run the future. A very big responsibility! I think the most difficult thing as a teacher would be to make sure that every child is helped in the capacity that is needed. That is something I think every teacher struggles with only because of how short each year is! In the article provided I loved reading this quote: "teaching is recognized as one of the most challenging and respected career choices, absolutely vital to the social, cultural, and economic health of our nation." It makes me feel great knowing how important my intended future career will be. The role of a teacher incorporates a much bigger picture than I think anyone could imagine.
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