The Teachers'role in the development and growth of Schools is highlighted in this presentation. You will most certainly find it very useful and relevant, thank you!

1. The Teacher’s Role in the Development
and Growth of Schools.

2. Learning Objectives
At the end of this session, participants should be
able to:
• define growth and development of schools;
• list the roles of teachers’ in the school ;
• state the importance of teachers’ role in the
development and growth of school;
• outline the effects of teachers’ poor
performance on the school; and
• mention the ways teachers’ can perform their
roles better.

3. Introduction
• Different people have different notions about school
development and growth.
• Hillman and Stoll (1994) define school development and growth
as “a systematic, sustained effort aimed at change in learning
conditions and other related internal conditions in one or more
schools, with the ultimate aim at accomplishing educational
goals more effectively.”
• However, teachers have a central role in the complex process of
school development and growth, because teachers are key
change agents for bringing initiatives and innovations in the
classroom practices as well as in school development.

4. Content
• Learning Objectives
• Introduction
• Content / Procedure
• Definition of contextual terms
• The Teachers’ role in the development and
growth of schools.
• Views of some Teachers
• Effects of Teachers’ poor performance
• How Teachers’ can perform their roles better
• Conclusion.

5. Who is a Teacher?
 A kind helper
 A resourceful person
 very knowledgeable
 attentive listener
 patient and optimistic
 lover of children
 a good role model
 has foresight
 a disciplinarian

6. Roles of a Teacher
 A Professional
 A Builder of relationships
 A good Communicator
 A Positive person
 A good Listener
 Excellent Leader
 A Motivator
 A Cheer leader

7. Teachers’ should show love . . .

8. Teachers’ views . . .
• “We are teachers and our job is only teaching bringing
change is the function of management”.
• “We are teachers and our job is only to teach, we
cannot do any thing without the principal’s consents”.
• “Trainings play fundamental role in a good school
[effective school] which helps teachers to adopt the
new strategies in her teaching.”

9. Development and Growth of Schools
Development
 A process of changing and becoming larger, stronger, successful, and advanced
 making somebody or something to change in this way.
Growth
 The process of becoming larger and more mature.
 An increase in size, numbers and strength.
 A process of expanding or developing, especially rapidly.
School
 An institution for teaching children knowledge and experience.

10. How developed is
your school?
 Do you have quality human
resource?
 Are you developed within and
without?
 Do you motivate your staff?
 Are you patient with your
students?
 Are you extra – patient with
your „slow‟ learners?
 Do you relate well with other staff?
 Do you take criticisms positively
 How often do you show appreciation?

11. Teachers’ should be patient.....

12. The Role of the Students
 listen attentively in class
 study hard
 ask questions
 obey teacher‟s instructions
 make use of the library
 excel in your studies
 shun bad company
 move with the wise
 make your parents proud

13. Teachers are very important .......
 they shape the lives in their care
 they have a strong influence on
their pupils
 they nurture budding talents
 they can bring out the best in
their students
 they push students to achieve
success
 they turn dreams to reality
 they do not give up on their
students
 they are care-givers and
helpers . . .

14. Parents’ Role
 monitor your children‟s
progress
 assist with school work
 ensure your children are
healthy
 provide for their needs
 improve on what has been
done in school
 teach them life experiences
 listen to them
 answer their questions ......

15. Teachers’ should not . . .
 use wrong/negative words
 be too harsh , wicked or abusive
 dress inappropriately
 teach students wrong ideas,
values
 be partial
 be lazy
 indifferent to students‟ condition
 teach what they do not know
 give up on their “slow” students

16. Teachers’ should work together
Positive Collaboration Negative Behaviours at work

17. Effects of Teachers’ Poor Performance
• The Students will most likely be denied quality
education
• The Teachers’ may lose their value and worth before
their students and stakeholders
• The Teachers’ would have failed in their obligation
and duty
• Values, morals and culture which the teachers should
pass down to the students would be lost.
• The Parents do not obtain commensurate return on
their investment and efforts
• The school will lose public goodwill over time and if
care is not taken, this could lead to school closure.

18. If You can read this, thank your Teacher

19. How to enhance Teachers’ performance
• Teachers‟ are the main change agents of school learning environment therefore
their professional development is necessary for bringing change in teaching and
learning .
• Hall and Hord (1987) also indicate the importance of teachers‟ concerns and say,
“Change can be more successful if the concerns of teachers are considered”
• Collaborative teaching and learning environment is a source of school
effectiveness. So, the school management should encourage collaboration in
school.
• Distributing a larger proportion of current leadership activities to teachers would
have a positive influence on teacher effectiveness and students‟ engagement.
(Muijs and Harris 2003).
• Capacity building of teachers needs to be focused on teachers‟ self confidence so
they could use their expertise to create learning environment in this school.
• By organising sessions/workshops particularly for teachers on pedagogical skills.
This support will help teachers to take initiatives and bring innovations in teaching
and learning process, which improve classroom practices and enhance students
learning outcomes.

20. Conclusion
 Professional development of teachers makes classroom practices.
 Leadership cooperation and support with the teachers create
conducive environment for learning to take place and it is
essential for making a school effective.
 Teacher’s professional growth leads the classroom practices into
the changed learning condition where teachers play his / her role
as change agent.
 School shared leadership style facilitates and empowers teachers
with good coordination, support and cooperation for bringing the
needed change that will enhance the students learning.

21. Reading List
For further study:
• http://navodaya.nic.in/Role%20of%20Teacher.htm
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Stoll,L.& Fink,D.(1996). Changing our schools: The Haltom Effective School Project: A story of change. Buckingham: Open University Press.
Kanji, G. (2000). Whole School Improvement Program.
Hall,G. and Hord,S.(1987). Change in schools: Facilitating the process. Albany: State University of New York Press.
Day,C., Harris,A., Hadfield,M.,Tolley,H., Beresfor,J.(2000). Leading School in time of change. Buckingham: Open Press.
Harris, A. (2006). Leading Change in School in Difficulty. Journal of Educational Change, (7) pp. 9-18
Muijs, D., & Harris, A. (2003). Teacher leadership-improvement through Empowerment? An overview literature. Educational management and administration, 31(4),pp.437-
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Rizvi,M., & Elliot, R. (2007). Enhancing and sustaining teacher professionalism in Pakistan.
Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practices, 13 (1), pp 5-19
Fidler, B. (1998).
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Rose, Mike. “Lives on the Boundary.” The Presence of Others. Ed. Andrea A. Lunsford and John J. Ruskiewicz. New York: St. Martins Press, 1997, 97-110
Spayde, Jon. . “Lives on the Boundary.” The Presence of Others. Ed. Andrea A. Lunsford and John J. Ruskiewicz. New York: St. Martins Press, 1997eq75037/paper1.htmlZX

22. The End
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