 Rocket science of being a teacher. Teachers are arguably one of the most important figures in society. They are the people that shape and influence society. Teachers have been around since the beginning of time. Some remarkable teachers such as Jesus and Buddha, continued to leave their influence on society today. Many great teachers have similar qualities, it doesn't matter where they came from. What made them great, was that they had a passion for what they taught, led by example, and had a sincere desire to make a difference. In my opinion, the role of a teacher is to have these three qualities and the rest will follow. Teacher's attitude. If teachers have a passion for what they teach, it will have an effect on their students. Passion can be contagious and the students will feel more inspired to learn. By having a passion, the teacher will always be reading and updating himself or herself. They will always be updated with what the best teaching methods and strategies are. In an ever-changing world, a teacher's role is to be constantly updating themselves. Students are continuing to change in their needs and teachers need to adjust. Furthermore research will continue to change on what the best teaching methods and strategies are. Role Model. The next teacher's role is to lead by example. For example if a teacher is teaching a second language, they should also be trying to learn a second language. How can they convince their students that learning a second language is important, if they are not learning a second language themselves? Furthermore it helps them to better understand the difficulties students go through in learning a second language. Teachers will know what methods help them to learn a second language can also help their students. This will make them a better teacher. Lastly, a teacher needs to have a sincere desire to make a difference. Teachers have to do a lot of research and back work that they will not get paid for. However a teacher that wants to make a difference will do these things without being asked. A teacher that cares about his or her students learning, will do whatever it takes to make a great learning experience. This may mean buying learning materials with his or her own money, or spending unpaid time to continuously educate and update himself or herself. A teacher that sincerely wants to help, will not keep score of these things. Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course today. When the teacher has the three qualities listed, his or her role will become obvious. The teacher's role is to do everything in their power to become the best teacher they can be. This means constantly reading and updating oneself about great teaching methods. This means constantly educating oneself on the material that they are teaching. Lastly teachers need to care about their students. By developing a rapport and getting to know their students, they will know how to cater to their individual needs. The students will not feel afraid to communicate their struggles, and the teacher will be able to help them better. This is what I feel the role of the teacher should be. Thanks so much for watching. We are ITTT the leading provider for TEFL and TESOL training courses. If you like this video, please subscribe by clicking that button down here and click on any of the videos here on the left for more interesting teaching tips for getting certified to teach English abroad and online.