Teachers Become Mentors

In this new model of learning the role of the teacher must evolve from the traditional "giver of knowledge" to that of facilitator, enzyme of learning, catalyst - that is, the role of mentor. Mentors can help eliminate obstacles and they can ask the questions that help a student develop. The student needs to know that mentors - a group that evolves over time - are there when the student needs them. This new role of the teacher will result in a student's self assessment, improved self confidence, and an enhanced sense of self potential. Each mentor should play a role beyond the traditional year; this will help the teacher emerge and remain an important figure in the life of the child, in spite of the barrage of consumer / media hero messages that the child sees as they grow older.