Instead, they are academic guides, researchers, and mentors. Teachers are guides. They help students learn how to think and share in the critical analyis of important information in texts and research findings. But, more importantly, they learn leadership skills to get people to work and take care of themselves. They learn the importance of motivating individuals and groups who also can advocate their visions and ideas.
Teachers are researchers.
They teach students how to do good research, and the importance of rejecting poor research. They understand the value of hands-on experiences and laboratory examples of text information. Teachers are mentors. They realize that success requires knowing and acting on the right skills for the times. They share with their students the traits and behaviors that make special circumstances happen.