Teaching is not for the feeble minded people: 10 key points that elaborate the roles of a teacher beyond teaching.

"Teaching is not for the feeble minded people! While I agree that there is no perfect human, this also settles the fact that there is no perfect teacher, but a teacher who sees beyond their teaching roles will always want the best, not just for the students but for themselves as well." Afeez Olalekan SAKA

Below are some key points that elaborate on the role of teachers beyond teaching:

1. Teaching is not for the faint of heart, and a teacher who sees beyond their teaching roles will always want the best for themselves and their students.

2. Beyond teaching, a teacher's role is to have a total education mindset strategy in place to ensure that his students get the best of him while they learn.

3. A teacher should strive to be unique, innovative, excellent, effective, and resourceful, as well as have a comprehensive set of life skills to deal with all challenges and struggles.

4. Create a collaborative environment for shared success to avoid unhealthy competition among colleagues.

5. When students perform below expectations, it is the teacher's responsibility to investigate the issue, engage the students, and consult with professionals for better development.

6. Teachers should celebrate their students' small wins, set goals for them, and involve them in the process in order to appreciate, reinforce, or motivate them.

7. Managing students from various backgrounds, homes, and challenges necessitates patience, empathy, and professional development in socio-emotional skills.

8. Teachers should use a referral system to avoid creating burdens for themselves, and they should manage the emotional impact of stories they receive to avoid mental breakdowns.

9. To be successful in the 21st century, educators must diversify their service delivery and improve themselves beyond the subject matter they teach.

10. Teachers need a safe space to share their impact stories, challenges, build trust and foster effective relationships with the community they work with.

📋All above-mentioned are not limited to what is required for a teacher's personal and professional development. I wish all educators the best in their core service to humanity, without leaving all students behind in their strive for success and a better world. Proud to be a teacher! 

© Afeez Olalekan SAKA 2023 #sakaspeaks