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Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Lifelong Learning As a teacher it is very important to be constantly updating your knowledge of all relevant legislation and codes of practice of teaching. It is important that your skills and knowledge as a teacher remains current and that you are aware of changes in teaching that are taking place. These changes can either be generic which relate to your role as a teacher or specific to the subject you teach. Generic legislation and codes of practice relate to external organisations which will vary according to the environment in which you are teaching. An example of an external regulator would be Ofsted who inspect learning establishments in England and ensure these establishments are following correct policies and procedures set by Ofsted. ‘The aim of all this work is to promote improvement and value for money in the services we inspect and regulate, so that children and young people, parents and carers, adult learners and employers benefit.’(OFSTED, 2012) Other types of generic legislation include; Children Act (2004). This act defined five outcomes for the Every Child Matters: Change for Children programme. ‘A curriculum underpinned by Every Child Matters requires passionate and committed teaching that offers opportunities for open ended investigation, creativity, experimentation, teamwork and performance. It should also involve real experiences and activities.’ (QCA, 2008) There are many other types of legislation and codes of practice. Each establishment will also have their own codes of practice which may include standards relating to their own policies and procedures. Specific codes of practice will vary according to the environment and subject in which you are teaching. For example, Information Technology Codes of Practice relate to how computers are used in your particular work environment. Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (1999) will be applied to ensure that unsafe practices are prevented. By being aware of these types of legislation and by ensuring codes of conduct are adhered to, it will enable you as a teacher to carry out your duties to the best of your abilities and in a professional manner. The roles and responsibilities of a teacher will vary according to subject area, age of learners and the type of environment in which you teach. However, it is generally accepted that there is a teaching and learning cycle. The teaching cycle is an ongoing process and consists of five stages which should be addressed for it to be effective. Identifying needs may involve carrying out initial assessments and additional information with regard to the learners needs will be on the completed application form. Plan and design entails the teacher preparing schemes of work and session plans in order to cover the course syllabus. Facilitating learning relates to the way in which the teacher is going to attend to the learners needs and learning styles. It is up to the teacher to create a positive learning environment and ensure learners remain motivated. This can be achieved by using many types of resources and activities which will involve the learner. Assessing learning can be done in various ways using written assignments which are required by the awarding body which show that the learner has gained the required skills and knowledge. It is also necessary to evaluate both yourself as a teacher and the programme of learning you are delivering to your learners. As a teacher there are boundaries which have to be recognised between you and the learner. It is important that teachers do not become too familiar with students and to know where your role as a teacher stops. A particular learner may need extra support or special requirements. As a teacher it is necessary to be aware of the boundaries with regard to the teaching role i.e. whether to refer the learner to someone else or an external agency. The teacher’s role is primarily to facilitate and support learning and be aware when to pass on information to other professionals. It is important that learners receive details of both internal and external support services at the time of enrolment. As a teacher you also have responsibilities to other professionals with whom you have contact with in the learning environment. This includes other members of staff within your organisation e.g. other teachers, administration staff and line managers. Teachers are also required to with people that are external to the organisation such as parents and other visitors. It is always important to remember that in your role as a teacher within the organisation to act professional at all times. It is important to establish a safe and supportive learning environment for your learners and be enthusiastic about teaching. By taking pride in your own work it will create a good impression for your learners and help establish a positive relationship. By ensuring that sessions are well planned helps to set routines for your learners and guarantees that adequate breaks are taken and the learners’ physical and emotional well-being is being taken care of. Word Count: 820 Bibliography Gravells, A. (2012) (5th Edition) Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Sector: the New Award. Sage Publications Ltd. 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