Since
Japan slumped because of the defeat of World War 2 , which asked the
emperor is not how many soldiers are still alive , but how many teachers
are still alive . This is the key to success of Japan until now, a small country forward. Teacher role to educate the nation that will change the fate of this nation .
Teachers
to be one component in education , there are a variety of tasks and
roles associated both directly at the school or not . There
are 7 roles of teachers by WF Connell (1972 ) , namely: ( 1 ) educators
( nurturer ) , ( 2 ) the model , ( 3 ) teachers and mentors , ( 4 )
student ( learner ) , ( 5 ) the communicator on the local community , ( 6 ) administrative workers , and ( 7 ) loyalty to the institution .
The role of the teacher is first and foremost an educator . The teacher creates a learning atmosphere in the classroom is not only limited by the walls , the previous conduct planning . Teachers
continue or transmission of knowledge , skills and values of other
similar unknown child and should be known by the child . It also seeks that children are able to find their own science . As a child provision to proceed to the next level .
The teacher is a teacher as a model as an example or role model for children in particular and society in general . Of
course, since the model should be a good , all his behavior does not
conflict with the norms and values prevailing in the community . All
forms of deviations would not have happened if the teachers , parents
and communities are able to provide a good role model for children , the
potential to act in violation of norms , the rule will be minimal .
Teachers
as mentors are teachers trying to guide children to find different
potentials , guiding children to achieve and perform the duties of their
development , so that the achievement that he can grow and thrive as
independent and productive individuals . Each
child has a distinct uniqueness , so that the relationship between
teachers and children could be closer to nature , the teacher must be
able to recognize the difficulties and develop each child's potential
and interests of children .
The process that occurs in the classroom is not teaching but learning . The
consequence is that all that is in the classroom learning , the teacher
is not being filled empty bottles but invites to find themselves with
the guidance of a teacher . Teacher in the learning activities always reflect what has been done in the learning process . If
no results are less satisfactory learning or classroom conditions and
children who do not conform to the expected teachers to conduct action
research . This
study makes a teacher to learn , learn the theory and try to put them
into practice to improve children's learning outcomes .
The role of the teacher as communicator community development . A teacher is expected to play an active role in the development in all areas is being carried out . He can develop his abilities in the areas under their control . Teachers can become agents of change in society . As pengagas or communicate their ideas for community development . Especially
for teachers serving in remote areas who are teachers are the only
profession that can provide education not only in children but also the
surrounding community .
The teacher as an administrator . A teacher not only as an educator and teacher , but also as an administrator in the field of education and learning . Therefore, teachers are required to work a regular administration . School
administration is setting and utilization of all school resources
effectively and efficiently in providing education for the purpose of
schooling achieved optimally .Teachers must be loyal to the institution , many teachers are reluctant to be placed in remote areas , it should not happen . Teachers as a profession that emphasizes loyalty to the institution , loyal to the state . Supposing
that he was assigned to educate children in the east end of the
country, he should stick with it because it is also in the interests of
this country .That
seventh role of the teacher , of course, if all roles and tasks are
carried out with a vengeance and responsibility will be able to deliver
meaningful change for the children and the nation in general.
25 November is celebrated as " Teachers' Day " internationally , including in Indonesia . The momentum of this warning should also be used for introspection . It is a moment for teachers , unsung heroes for introspection about the role of teachers in the nation . Teachers are the only profession that determines the fate of the nation's changing . This
is because the teacher in charge of educating and teaching the children
of the nation , changing behavior , shaping the character . A fundamental task . If Indonesia wants to make improvements nation state of Indonesia in the future , it hopes tertumpang to teachers , education .
Teachers are professionals who can educate the nation to change the fate of this nation . According
to the law teachers and lecturers are some of the requirements of a
professional teacher , good qualifications , or competencies . A professional teacher should be qualified at least degree level ( S1 ) . In
terms of competence , teachers must have four professional competence ,
namely : ( 1 ) pedagogic competence , ( 2 ) social competence , ( 3 )
personal competence , and ( 4 ) professional competence . Each competency was also obvious indicator.
Making
professional teachers is the responsibility of the government and the
institutional responsibility of the teacher in question personally . The government has made various attempts to it . Through the addition of the education budget , teacher training , curriculum arrangement . Including , the declaration of a national character education . However , the government's efforts will never be enough . Teachers personally need to add to the government's efforts .
Teachers
will be able to educate the nation , promote the development of this
nation is a professional teacher who is able to carry out his job role .
This
effort to educate the nation will not succeed if the teacher does not
have sincerity and idealism in the service , they also will not be able
to improve the fate of the nation . Teachers
who can educate the nation , this nation is changing teacher
professional , sincere and idealistic in the service or carrying out its
role .
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