Teaching Prepared by Caroline W. Ndirangu

The role of teachers
The role of teachers falls broadly into the six categories listed below. 
The information provider
A traditional responsibility of the teacher is to pass on information, knowledge 
and understanding of the contents of the study. This information can be delivered 
using various teaching methods. The choice is the challenge in teaching.
The role model  
A teacher should exemplify what should be learned. They should be models not 
only as they teach but as they perform their duties.
The facilitator
As we move to the learner- centered view of learning the role of the teacher is 
changing to that of a facilitator of learning. Teachers are no longer viewed as 
‘walking tape recorders’ teachers must therefore hone theirs skill of facilitation 
and mentorship as they support the problem - based learning and the learner’s 
ability to source for information. 
The assessor
The teacher assesses the student and the curriculum. The assessment of the stu-
dents competence though examinations. The teachers assess the curriculum by 
monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the teaching of the courses.
The Planner 
Teachers plan the curriculum and the courses to be taught as well as their im-
plementation.