The Characteristics and Roles of Democratic Tecaher

Teachers are not only a role model for their students but also the distinguished people in their communities. The reason why teachers are more respected than the other ones is their unique characteristics. Let us have a closer look at the details of their characteristics.

• It is an undeniable fact that we have not learnt completely what democracy means and what it means to be democratic. Yet, for sure it is the very way to develop as an individual. As a class is considered as a sample of the society, a democratic teacher should establish the conditions for democracy to become present which is also a highly-accepted idea by a famous American Educator, John Dewey.

• Teachers are passionate pioneers who have the potential to change and improve something in their society. The source of their power is the society where they come from. As a result, they are aware of the fact that it is only possible to achieve it by being engaged in their community.

• As their behaviors present examples for the other people in the society, they must be good citizens for obeying rules of the social life and being respectful to human rights.

• As education is a long-term process, they must be ready to learn and discover anything in any time. In addition, they will have the chance to “up-to-date” themselves in this way against the changing world in an incredible way.

As everything is in a great change in modern world, the roles of teachers are also changing incredibly. Everyday new dimensions are added through different persepectives. As a result, they have more responsibilities and more impact on the society. Let us think closely over the roles of good teachers.

• A teacher is more than a lecturer who is aware of his meta-cognitive teaching skills and social responsibilities.

• If you would like to see the future of a nation, you should look to its teachers, architects of their coming generation.

• A good teacher is someone that is dedicated to his society. By socializing, he changes the visage of his society.

• They should be a good visionary, but at the same time realist to materialize their dreams. Thus, the society can achieve their ideas.

The word “teacher” comes from the verb “to teach”, but when we look at his duty, it is more than teaching something. Moreover, teaching/learning is such a process that it takes a lifetime and this life-long-learning process is called as “education”. All in all, teachers are the core of this process and play a very important role.