Course paper on the theme «The role of teacher in elt» done by: Raxmonov Parvizbek

Traditional teacher roles that reflect sound educational principles
Regardless of the teaching methods they use and the contexts of teaching in which they work, all good teachers are expected to perform certain roles that are considered essential in their job. One of the most important roles is to instruct. As instructors, they are expected to be able to teach in a manner that the students can understand easily and in a manner that engages the students to participate optimally in the lesson. This often requires the use of clear and simple language with appropriate signposting at critical points in the lesson. Another key role of the teachers that reflects sound educational principles is that of a motivator. In mainstream education, it has now been firmly established that motivation plays a key role in learning. Study after study has shown that the relationship between motivation and academic achievement is consistently positive.
It is not difficult to find support for the positive impact of motivation on learning. Motivated learners are enthusiastic, goal-oriented, committed, persistent and confident learners. They are willing to work hard to achieve their goal and do not easily give up until they achieve that goal. In the classroom, these learners are engaged in a range of activities that we know contribute directly and significantly to learning. They are more attentive during lessons, they take notes to help them retain information, they ask questions when the teachers’ explanation is not clear and they reflect on their understanding of the lesson.
⁵Although motivation is not as extensively discussed and researched in the second language field, the key research findings on the role of motivation in second language learning have largely echoed those in general education. A renowned second language motivation researcher, Zoltán Dörnyei, for example, in his seminal book Motivational Strategies in the Language Classroom contends that “… during the lengthy and often tedious process of mastering a foreign/second language (L2), the learner’s enthusiasm, commitment and persistence are key determinants of success or failure”.
There are many other “traditional” roles that teachers need to assume because these roles reflect sound educational principles and help them fulfil their responsibilities. For instance, at the curricular level, they are expected to carry out tasks that relate to curricular issues, although many may not be directly involved in curriculum development.