Module 5

I think the most important role a teacher can play is a hard question to answer. I feel like every role a teacher plays is extremely important.

I observed my teacher being a tutor, she walked around and helped the students individually with their work. She was answering any questions they had and was happy to help them with their assignments.

I observed my teacher being a mediator. There were students who were arguing over answers on the assignments and she talked to them together and solved the problem and was able to get them to not only stop arguing, but work together for the remainder of the assignment without arguing.

I observed my teacher being a friend, a confidant, and a comforter. One of the students came in from recess and had gotten hurt and she comforted her and was able to calm her down and get her to talk to her and explain what happened. Luckily it was a minor injury, but for a young child the minor injuries don't seem minor, and the teacher was there to help.

I don't know whether or not there is a most important role. I feel like the most important role of the teacher depends on the child and the situation that they child is in.