Matching Pairs TKT Module 3: the roles of the teacherOnline version In this activity, participants analyse the various roles of the teacher in the classroom. They consider the functions of various roles and when different roles might be taken. The roles of the teacher in the classroom is assessed in TKT Module 3 Part 2. by Abraham Jacob Rivera Moreno 1 Facilitator 2 Language resource 3 Reflector 4 Planner 5 Manager 6 Monitor Anticipating problems. Deciding on a methodology for lessons. Designing, adapting, selecting materials and texts for lesson. Rapport. Controlling the group dynamic. Deciding on interaction patterns Praising learners. Maintaining discipline. Responding to classroom problems. Providing language input. Correcting learner language. Personalising, contextualising, eliciting, clarifying, explaining and modelling languagE. Observing and collecting information about learner performance, behaviour, contribution and effort and progress. Developing learner autonomy Enabling learners to fulfil their potential Providing opportunities for individual learning Thinking about his/her performance. Thinking about learners’ progress. 1 Assessor 2 Counsellor 3 Contributor 4 Diagnostician 5 Narrator Telling stories and telling learners about things that have happened. Evaluating learners’ needs and difficulties. Showing understanding of issues learners may have. Giving learners advice on difficulties they may have outside of their language classroom. Putting forward ideas or information other than language, e.g. participating in discussions Evaluating learners’ performance, behaviour, effort and contribution. Testing learner progress and level. Providing feedback.