The ROLE of the TEACHER

Annie Jean Mae R. CaminoSecondary School Teacher I

San Luis National High SchoolDivision of Agusan del Sur

Teachers…“the organs through

which pupils are brought into

effective connection with the materials”

-(Dewey, 1938, L.121)

TEACHERS…For Dewey

Socialprocess The teacher loses

the position of external boss or dictator

Facilitate a classroom environment that allows students to play a role in creating their own knowledge.

The TEACHER as

DEMOCARATIC

LEADER“to be intelligently aware of the capacities, needs and past experiences of those under

instruction”

“to allow the suggestions made to develop into a plan and project by means of the

further suggestions contributed and organized

into a whole by the members of the group” (Dewey, 1938, L755)

The TEACHER as DEMOCARATIC LEADER

Facilitate proper

experience for their students

The TEACHER as DEMOCARATIC LEADER

Will inspire a desire for knowledge

The TEACHER as DEMOCARATIC LEADER

Will serve as guides in investigations undertaken rather than task-masters

Lead students into educational liberty

The TEACHER as EDUCATIONAL PIONEER

Will serve as builder to create a dynamic curriculum that changes with your

STUDENTS

Progressive Education

THANK YOU!!