Roles and Responsibilty of Teacher
Roles and Responsibly and Relationships in the Lifelong Learning
Aims and Objectives of Assignment:
Some of the important objectives of this assignment are: * To learn about legislation, regulations and code of practice with in the circle of teacher’s role and responsibilities. * To develop equality and diversity and to have a look on practices to fulfil needs of learners. * Review boundaries with other professionals and points of referral * Recognize steps for establishment of safe and supportive learning environment
Introduction:
Teaching is a demanding and challenging profession. The roles and responsibilities of a teacher in lifelong learning are quite complex. A teacher must follow the legislation and code of practice. A teacher should promote equality and value diversity. A teacher should do everything to meet the needs of learners within his or her boundaries.
Legislation:
A teacher must be aware of and should follow the below acts and legislation in order to perform teaching activities in the UK. Health & Safety at work Act (1974):Everyone has a responsibility for safety of themselves and others. A teacher should adhere to this law and follow safe practices. He doesn’t take students on visits without asking seeking advice.
Protection of Children Act(1999): A teacher should exercise to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Mandatory Criminal Records Bureau checks are required for teachers working with children and vulnerable adults.
Data Protection Act (1998): this act restricts the sharing of data.it is the resposibilty of teacher to never reveal personal information of learners, staff or partner companies to another person.(Wilson 2008)
Human Right Act (1998) gives all people basic rights.a teacher should follow this law. Equality Act (2006) states that everyone is equal in spite of different gender, race and language. A teacher should treat his learner equally without favouring some on others.
Aims and Objectives of Assignment:
Some of the important objectives of this assignment are: * To learn about legislation, regulations and code of practice with in the circle of teacher’s role and responsibilities. * To develop equality and diversity and to have a look on practices to fulfil needs of learners. * Review boundaries with other professionals and points of referral * Recognize steps for establishment of safe and supportive learning environment
Introduction:
Teaching is a demanding and challenging profession. The roles and responsibilities of a teacher in lifelong learning are quite complex. A teacher must follow the legislation and code of practice. A teacher should promote equality and value diversity. A teacher should do everything to meet the needs of learners within his or her boundaries.
Legislation:
A teacher must be aware of and should follow the below acts and legislation in order to perform teaching activities in the UK. Health & Safety at work Act (1974):Everyone has a responsibility for safety of themselves and others. A teacher should adhere to this law and follow safe practices. He doesn’t take students on visits without asking seeking advice.
Protection of Children Act(1999): A teacher should exercise to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. Mandatory Criminal Records Bureau checks are required for teachers working with children and vulnerable adults.
Data Protection Act (1998): this act restricts the sharing of data.it is the resposibilty of teacher to never reveal personal information of learners, staff or partner companies to another person.(Wilson 2008)
Human Right Act (1998) gives all people basic rights.a teacher should follow this law. Equality Act (2006) states that everyone is equal in spite of different gender, race and language. A teacher should treat his learner equally without favouring some on others.
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