The Roles of an Instructor

Instructor play vital roles in the lives of the students in their classrooms. Instructor / Teachers are best known for the role of educating the students that are placed in their care. Beyond that, Istructor serve many other roles in the classroom. Instructor set the tone of their classrooms, build a warm environment, mentor and nurture students, become role models, and listen and look for signs of trouble.

Teaching Knowledge

The most common role a  instructor plays in the classroom is to teach knowledge to children. instructors are given a curriculum they must follow that meets state guidelines. This curriculum is followed by the instructors so that throughout the year, all pertinent knowledge is dispensed to the students. Instructors teach in many ways including lectures, small group activities and hands-on learning activities.

Creating Classroom Environment

Instructors also play an important role in the classroom when it comes to the environment. Students often mimic a instructor’s actions. If the Instructor prepares a warm, happy environment, students are more likely to be happy. An environment set by the instructor can be either positive or negative. If students sense the instructor is angry, students may react negatively to that and therefore learning can be impaired. Instructor are responsible for the social behavior in their classrooms. This behavior is primarily a reflection of the Instructor’s actions and the environment she sets.

Role Modeling

Instructors typically do not think of themselves as role models, however, inadvertently they are. Students spend a great deal of time with their Instructors and therefore, the instructor becomes a role model to them. This can be a positive or negative effect depending on the instructor. instructor are there not only to teach the children, but also to love and care for them. instructor are typically highly respected by people in the community and therefore become a role model to students and parents.

Mentoring

Mentoring is a natural role taken on by Instructor, whether it is intentional or not. This again can have positive or negative effects on children. Mentoring is a way a instructor encourages students to strive to be the best they can. This also includes encouraging students to enjoy learning. Part of mentoring consists of listening to students. By taking time to listen to what students say, Instructors impart to students a sense of ownership in the classroom. This helps build their confidence and helps them want to be successful.

Signs of Trouble

Another role played by Instructor is a protector role. Intructor are taught to look for signs of trouble in the students. When students’ behaviors change or physical signs of abuse are noticed, instructor are required to look into the problem. Instructor must follow faculty procedures when it comes to following up on all signs of trouble.