Not everyone can be a teacher. Not only one must have the passion for education, but need to know how to engage the students in their learning, be a good role model and an inspiration to them and prepare them for the challenges of life. A teacher is the heart and soul of a class, the pulse that keeps a lesson lively and engaging. Teaching as a career is an exciting journey filled with challenges and rewards. Teacher plays a critical role in nurturing the spirit of innovation and the passion for learning in our young, grooming them into all-round individuals. In turn, you will grow both as a person and a professional. Teachers play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of students during their formative years. The education that teachers impart plays a key role in determining the future prospects of their students. Whether in pre-schools or high schools, in private or public schools teachers provide the tools and the environment for their students to develop into responsible adults.
QCAC has introduced an enhanced career structure. This package is meant for the growth of education officers, through better recognition, opportunities, and seeing to their well-being and is about giving teachers more recognition for excellence and commitment to their profession, more career options and professional development as well as greater flexibility in managing their career and personal lives. Moreover through education and training, we seek to improve the livelihood, social welfare, and civic empowerment of teachers so they may participate in and benefit from economic and social development.
The importance of teachers’ training cannot be underestimated. The better a teacher is trained; the better he or she can educate future generations. Keeping the needs of teachers in view, QCAC is currently providing training in following key areas:
- Skills in Information Technology
- Communication Skills
- Teaching Methodology
- Class room Management
- Peak Performances
Computers play an integral role in the education teachers provide. Resources such as educational software and internet expose students to a vast range of experiences and promote interactive learning. Through Internet, students can communicate anyone anywhere in the world, allowing them to share experiences and differing viewpoints. Students also use internet for individual research projects and to gather information. Computers are used in other classroom activities as well, from solving math problems to learning English as a second language. Teachers may also use computers to record grades and analyze the academic performance of the students. They must continually update their skills so that they can instruct and use the latest technology in the classroom. In addition to being knowledgeable about the subjects they teach, teachers must have the ability to communicate, inspire trust and confidence, and motivate students, as well as understand the students’ educational and emotional needs.
Teachers must be able to recognize and respond to individual and cultural differences in students and employ different teaching methods that will result in higher student achievement. They should be organized, dependable, patient, and creative. Teachers also must be able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with other teachers, support staff, parents, and members of the community. A popular teacher is one who has updated knowledge of the subject he/she teaches along with excellent communication skills. If one is unable to deliver in an understandable manner, he/ she cannot be a wonderful teacher.
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