LEARNING 4.0 AND THE FUTURE NAVIGATING THE DEMANDS OF BEING A TEACHER

JENNIFER G. DIZON

Lifelong learners are educators who are passionate about what they do. Teachers are fulfilled in their work and are reminded of their responsibilities by the joy that a student's achievement brings to them. Teachers support the cognitive, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of the next generation. They construct nations. A teacher also helps children learn by instilling in them a basic sense of decorum and order.

According to the word of GOd in the parents come first, then God, and last the teacher. The duties of an educator can vary from time to time. The instructor is sometimes referred to as a mentor, curator, facilitator, faculty member, or master. A teacher's duties also include mentoring and counseling in addition to instruction. The future generation is shaped in part by the educator. Teachers are the nation's most important workforce; they shape the brains and skills of the next generation and prepare them for careers in business, engineering, medicine, and law.

The educator was long considered the ultimate fount of knowledge and insight. A revolution in education has been brought about by computers and now artificial intelligence, allowing anyone to teach you anything and providing you with new opportunities to learn every day. The child needs to be trained to have a forward-thinking, growth-oriented viewpoint.

Effective teachers have a strong moral code, are open and honest, and are eager to learn. A teacher should be fair to all of their students in addition to creating a positive learning environment and earning their trust. An impartial, open-minded, broad-minded, and morally pure educator is a noble one. This person exhibits many liberal characteristics. Ethnicity, religion, and caste are not hurdles since they value inclusivity. In this rapidly changing world, where industry 4.0 is emerging and artificial intelligence is starting to prove its worth, what does the future hold for teachers? How can teachers manage to keep up with students who are adept at using technology? Does an educator have the necessary abilities to teach children in this new generation?

-oOoThe authoris Teacher III

ABIGAY G. AMAR, EdD

Being an elementary school teacher requires teachers to adeptly juggle the obligations and responsibilities that come with their position. It necessitates juggling several facets of their job, such as academic instruction, classroom management, pupil wellbeing, and personal wellbeing.

One of the biggest difficulties elementary school teacher encounters is meeting the academic demands of their pupils while considering their unique peculiarities. They must create and present interesting classes that accommodate different learning styles, give difficult pupils the necessary assistance, and present enrichment chances for those who thrive. To guarantee that every pupil obtains the education they require to succeed, this calls for rigorous planning, differentiation, and regular assessment.

The art of classroom management is a skill that primary school teachers must master in addition to their academic duties. They are entrusted with establishing an encouraging and welcoming learning atmosphere where pupils experience safety, engagement, and learning motivation. It's critical to strike a balance between strictness and order and caring and motivating methods. Clear expectations, procedures, and behavior management techniques must be established by teachers in order to foster a supportive learning environment while resolving any conflicts or specific needs that may develop.

For both their own and their pupils' success, it is crucial to strike a balance between academic education, classroom management, pupil well-being, and personal well-being. Teachers can successfully negotiate the demands of their position while providing a supportive and productive learning environment by carefully preparing and differentiating instruction, fostering a pleasant classroom climate, attending to pupils' emotional needs, and engaging in self-care.

-oOoThe author is Master Teacher I at Northville 16 Elementary School