Alisha Wall
Unit A: Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training
1.1 The primary role of a teacher is to teach. They have to take into consideration the role in which they take to enable learners to learn.
As a teacher they need to be motivated, showing passion for what they are teaching with a good knowledge of the chosen subject. The session would be planned which would allow the teacher to be confident in delivering what is required in the time allocated.
The teacher will continuously carry out assessments and reviews taking into consideration the surroundings, the schedule, themselves and their learners in order that aims and objectives are met and assess whether adaption’s would be required in any element of the session.
The teacher would be aware that responsibilities lie with them and they are looked upon as a role model. Learners will expect them to have a good knowledge of the subject being taught also provide clear and precise answers for any questions that may be asked. They would need to evaluate their findings of how their session went and ask themselves if adaptions could be made to improve the way in which they teach.
The teacher would have a clear understanding of the legislative requirements. They would be confident in meeting an individuals needs taking into account equality and diversity, albeit keeping a professional and non biased approach.
1.2 Legislation and regulatory requirements play an important role to enable somebody to teach.
The governing body require a compulsory syllabus which ensure all learners are working to the same standard.
Practising teachers are to adhere to job description, codes of practice, terms and conditions of contract, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, The Equality act 2010, The Data Protection Act 1998, The Human Rights Act 1998, and The Freedom of Information Act 2000.
The Health and Safety at Work act is to ensure the moral