U NDERSTANDING THE R OLE OF THE T EACHER Dr. Diana P. Sukhram Associate Professor SUNY Old Westbury, NY 27/11/2015

U NDERSTANDING THE R OLE OF THE T EACHER Changing Educational Environment Rationale (knowledge, technology, public demand) Shift Student Centered vs. Teacher Centered Multiple Educational Context Process of Life Long Learning

T EACHERS R ETHINKING P ROFESSION Relationships Techniques Responsibilities Curriculum and Standards Assessments Preparation On-going Learning School Structure

T EACHERS ’ T ASKS Reinventing themselves No room for traditional approaches Understanding the diversity of students

M ULTIFACETED P ROFESSION Counselor and Mentor Resource Provider Instructional Specialist Classroom Supporter School Leader Catalyst for Change

T HANK YOU !