* Planning and preparing lessons: This includes creating lesson plans, selecting materials, and determining how to present information to students.
* Teaching lessons: This involves presenting the material to students in a way that is clear and engaging, and encouraging them to ask questions and participate in discussions.
* Assessing student learning: This includes grading papers, quizzes, and tests, and providing feedback to students on their progress.
* Providing feedback to students: This includes giving students feedback on their work, both positive and negative, in order to help them improve.
* Providing students with extra help: This could involve tutoring students who are struggling, or providing them with additional resources and materials.
* Communicating with parents: This includes keeping parents informed about their children's progress and any concerns that may need to be addressed.
* Attending professional development workshops and conferences: This is important to stay up-to-date on new teaching methods and best practices.
General Goals of a Teacher
* To help students learn: This is the primary goal of all teachers, and it encompasses all of the specific tasks listed above.
* To create a positive learning environment: This means creating a classroom environment in which students feel comfortable and safe to learn, and where they are encouraged to take risks and be creative.
* To inspire students: This means motivating students to learn and to reach their full potential.
* To make a difference in the lives of students: This is the ultimate goal of all teachers, and it is what makes teaching such a rewarding profession.