Nature of work
An ICT teacher educates students between the ages of 11 and 18 from a National Curriculum subject area. He/she is employed within public and private schools. He/she prepares and delivers lectures to undergraduate students. He/she evaluates and grades students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers. Also, he/she prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments. He/she compiles, administers, and grades examinations, or assigns this work to others. He/she supervises students' laboratory work.His /her duties could include:
- Managing pupil learning through effective teaching in accordance with the curriculum area’s schemes policies.
- Ensuring continuity, progression and cohesiveness in all teaching through effective planning.
- Using variety of teaching methods and approaches, including group work, active learning and ICT to match curricular objectives and the range of pupil needs.
- Ensuring an equal opportunity for all pupils to succeed through the use of differentiation and assessment for learning.
- Setting and mark homework regularly, in accordance with the school homework policy.
- Using the positive management of behavior in an environment of mutual respect.
Environment of work
Most ICT teachers work at public or professional schools. A teacher generally works school hours, usually from 8.00am until 1.30, but most teachers are in school before the school day starts and remain after school is finished. Marking and preparation are usually done at home. He/she often spends time in the evenings and on weekends grading assignments, preparing lessons, or advising student organizations. He/she may meet with parents, students, and other teachers before and after school. He/she works the traditional 10 month school year, with a 2 month break during the summer. Jobs are available in all areas throughout the country. A teacher may be able to supply his/her income through private tuition, national exam marking, teaching evening classes or writing textbooks. Professional life
Career progression may be through a specialist curriculum, or by moving into management. A teacher may become a head of department, or a coordinator of a cross-curricular area, such as special needs or careers education, as well as subject or professional mentors for trainee teachers. Some teachers move out of schools and into other related jobs, such as further education lecturing, school inspection, advisory or consultancy roles, initial teacher training, or administration in education establishments. There are some opportunities for self-employment, which include private tutoring, writing educational materials or running a small private school.Typical monthly starting salaries: from 25000 SYP.
Getting the job
There are a variety of ways that someone can become an ICT teacher. Some teachers get a bachelor’s degree from a wide range of academic programs (computer, mathematic, engineering …) and take one year of diploma of education, so they get new skills about teaching and instructional method, unless their first degree is a bachelor of education. Private schools may employ teachers focusing in experiences and practice. Skills
An ICT Teacher should have the following skills:- The ability to build effective relationships with difficult children and young people.
- Must have an approachable and caring personality with acting at all times.
- Must have flexibility, strength of character and resilience.
- Able to lead and motivate others and generate effective working relationships at all levels.
- Must be adaptable and willing to accept guidance and support.
- Must be a good role model to pupils.
- he ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
Sources and references
For further information about this career a candidate can visit the following websites:- www.partnersinschools.org, Resources for Teachers.
- www.teachersnetwork.org, Free Lesson Plans.
- www.teachsyn-dam.com, Syrian teachers Syndicate.
- teachers.net, free lessons for students and teachers.
- www.teachertube.com, an educator and student friendly site.
- Arab Standard Classification of Occupations, 2008, Ed. Arab Labor Organization.
Summary
An ICT teacher teache, supports, observes and records the progress of his/her class (pupils aged 11-18). He/she also plans lessons in line with national objectives with the aim of ensuring a healthy culture of learning.An ICT Teacher must also keep up to date with developments in his/her subject area, new resources, methods and national objectives. The role involves liaising and networking with other professionals, parents and careers, both informally and formally.