Name: Nur Amirah binti Mahmud Class: PISMP 8.10 (TESL)

Subject: EDU 3083- Leadership and Teacher Professionalism

Lecturer: Madam Norani bt. Mansor

Structure QS 15: As the agent of socialization, a teacher is responsible in creating individuals who are capable of socializing outside the classroom and generations who can comply with the global development dynamically.

a) Define “agent of socialization’ in the context of education with one example.Agents of socialization are the individuals, groups and institutions that create the social context in which socialization takes place. It is through agents of socialization that individuals learn and incorporate the values and norms of their culture as well as their various positions in the social structure in such terms as class, race and gender.

E.g. Teachers. By teaching and modelling socialization to children, children will learn the meaning of kindness and generosity. They will then be able to eventually go out into society and contribute in a positive, meaningful and productive way. Teachers, in a sense are a child’s provider outside of the child’s home.

b) List 3 teacher’s role as the agent of socialization.- To be involved in community activities organized by the communities- To model good moral values such as courtesy, good manners, affectionate and humanitarian values- To learn and adapt to new technologies in communication to access information more quickly and efficiently

Essay: Teacher’s responsibility and accountability is closely related to the teaching profession. Elaborate the aspects of accountability as a teacher.

There are 5 aspects of accountability as a teacher:

a) Accountability towards student-Teachers educate students to a level of excellence in academic achievement as well as their potential to produce students who are balance and harmonious intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, socially and physically. Besides that, teachers are also accountable for shaping the personality of students through teaching. Thus, the responsibilities of teachers are to educate the students to a high moral level and to be good and useful students.Furthermore, teachers need to develop a range of skills in order to accelerate students’ learning. And lastly, teachers need to create a conducive and safe classroom environment for the students.

b) Accountability towards oneself- Teachers should be knowledgeable and competent in the subject area being

taught. Effective teachers will constantly update themselves on new developments. Therefore, he will continue to explore and discover new knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in the field.

- Teachers should be able to deliver information effectively besides managing the pupils well. Accountability to ourselves as teachers means being committed to our tasks and having positive attitudes in performing our duties. And lastly, teachers also act as a model to the students. As a model to the students, teacher should always maintain good behaviours and present ourselves well as professional teachers.

c) Accountability towards parents-Teachers are entrusted by school administration and parents to perform the task to ensure that their children be useful to the society and nation. As an educator, teachers are accountable for the development and progress of the students in the school. Besides, teachers should also establish a good relationship with parents to support their children with whatever problems associated with their personality and academic performance. - Teachers also act as a model, counsellors and mentors to the children. Ability of teachers to bear the responsibility would gain the trust of parents. Good relationships between students, teachers and parents will create a close collaboration between them which will be helpful in monitoring the progress and development of students.

d) Accountability towards community and country- Teachers have the responsibility of fulfilling the country as Malaysians based on

the principles which are the National Principles. In the arena of education, teachers are responsible and accountable to perform at their best in order to achieve the ideals and aspirations of the National Philosophy of Education.

- In addition, teachers should be sensitive to the environment and communities affected abstained from negative elements that may contaminate the good image o the school and the community or country. Teachers should always be positive to uphold the image of the teaching profession

- As a model, teachers need to develop attitudes and values in the students so as to guide and nurture them to become loyal citizens, responsibility and respect for people of different cultures races and religions. Teachers should adapt and adopt an attitude of modesty while participating in social activities at school in order to create harmony between the school and the community.

e) Accountability towards colleagues and the teaching profession

- Teachers also need to establish good relationships with colleagues and co-operate with each other.

- All teachers should respect the profession and always perform their duties well. They should help new colleagues in the profession.

- Teachers also need to master the latest knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge and also pedagogical skills by reading, attending courses, intellectual discussion and doing action research. Besides, teachers should make full use of existing facilities in teacher activity centres, resource centres and local libraries to enhance the quality of teaching and enhance teaching profession. Hence, teachers could improve the quality of teaching and learning in schools.