Seven Roles of An Educator

SEVEN ROLES OF AN
EDUCATOR
MOKWALAKWALA M.J
INTRODUCTION
 The roles and competences an educator should possess must be

integrated in the learning programme and should inform the exit
level outcomes of a qualification and their associated assessment
criteria.
 Ultimately, the qualification should reflect an applied and
integrated competence. This demonstrated ability to integrate
Learning mediator
• The educator will mediate learning in a manner which is sensitive to the

diverse needs of learners, including those with barriers to learning;
construct learning environments that are appropriately contextualised and
inspirational; communicate effectively showing recognition of and
respect for the differences of others.
• In addition an educator will demonstrate sound knowledge of subject
content and various principles, strategies and resources appropriate to
teaching in a South African context.
Interpreter and designer of learning programmes and materials
• The educator will understand and interpret provided learning

programmes, design original learning programmes, identify the
requirements for a specific context of learning and select and prepare
suitable textual and visual resources for learning.
• The educator will also select, sequence and pace the learning in a manner
sensitive to the differing needs of the subject/learning area and learners..
Leader, administrator and manager
• The educator will make decisions appropriate to the level, manage

learning in the classroom, carry out classroom administrative duties
efficiently and participate in school decision making structures.
• These competences will be performed in ways which are democratic,
which support learners and colleagues, and which demonstrate
responsiveness to changing circumstances and needs.
Scholar, researcher and lifelong learner
• The educator will achieve ongoing personal, academic, occupational and

professional growth through pursuing reflective study and research in
their learning area, in broader professional and educational matters, and
in other related fields.
Community, citizenship and pastoral role
• The educator will practise and promote a critical, committed and ethical
attitude towards developing a sense of respect and responsibility towards
others.
• The educator will uphold the constitution and promote democratic values
and practices in schools and society. Within the school, the educator will
demonstrate an ability to develop a supportive and empowering
environment for the learner and respond to the educational and other
needs of reamers and fellow educators.
• Furthermore, the educator will develop supportive relations with parents
and other key persons and organisations based on a critical understanding
of community and environmental development issues. One critical
dimension of this role is HIV/AIDS education.
Assessor
• The educator will understand that assessment is an essential feature of

the teaching and learning process and know how to integrate it into this
process.
• The educator will have an understanding of the purposes, methods and
effects of assessment and be able to provide helpful feedback to reamers.
• The educator will design and manage both formative and summative
assessment in ways that are appropriate to the level and purpose of the
learning and meet the requirements of accrediting bodies.
• The educator will keep detailed and diagnostic records of assessment.
The educator will understand how to interpret and use assessment results
to feed into processes for the improvement of learning programmes.
Learning area/subject/discipline/phase specialist
• The educator will be well grounded in the knowledge, skills, values,

principles, methods, and procedures relevant to the discipline, subject,
learning area, phase of study, or professional or occupational practice.
• The educator will know about different approaches to teaching and
learning (and, where appropriate, research and management), and how
these may be used in ways which are appropriate to the learners and the
context.
• The educator will have a well-developed understanding of the knowledge
appropriate to the specialism.
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SEVEN ROLES OF AN

 The roles and competences an educator should possess must be

• The educator will mediate learning in a manner which is sensitive to the

• The educator will understand and interpret provided learning

• The educator will make decisions appropriate to the level, manage

• The educator will achieve ongoing personal, academic, occupational and

• The educator will understand that assessment is an essential feature of

• The educator will be well grounded in the knowledge, skills, values,

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