Teachers in the kindergarten and lower elementary levels, the first, second, and third grades, usually teach all subjects. This includes Math, Reading, Language Arts, Science, and History. Starting around the fourth grade and through the secondary school level, teachers specialize in one or two subjects. At all levels of the education system, special education professionals must be well versed not only in the specifics of the subject matter but in the unique methods for teaching challenged students. The teachers for Art, Music, and Physical Education classes also possess a facility with the art of teaching and with their subject matter.
Subject knowledge is important, but the crux of teaching lies in communication.
Using humor, creativity, enthusiasm, technology, and any other method they adopt, teachers must be able to reach and motivate every student in the classroom. This requires an understanding of the age group and a sensitivity to each student's individual learning needs. An unanticipated and often challenging role of teaching is that of disciplinarian, which is inevitable in the classroom environment. Shop O2 . All Rights Reserved.