21st Century-Time for a Change. A Rebirth of the 21st Century Teacher of English

Authors

  • Elena Szigeti Bogdan “Gheorghe Sincai” Pedagogical Highschool, Zalau Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69475/

Keywords:

21st century, successful teacher, rapid changes

Abstract

Today`s world is undergoing rapid changes in all fields of activity, generated by the cultural, historical, social and economic factors. Therefore, education worldwide is subjected to alterations, and different approaches are necessary to be implemented in the teaching learning process. Consequently, it is the teacher`s responsibility to explore and find various methods, to keep up with the latest trends in the field so as to continually prove his efficiency for the further academic success of the students. The current school year may be considered provocative in terms of innovative teaching methods that teachers have to adopt in a record time, with obvious emphasis on technology and the demanding new roles that the teacher of the 21st century has to assume. The paper tackles the idea of successful teacher in the present troubling society.

Author Biography

  • Elena Szigeti Bogdan , “Gheorghe Sincai” Pedagogical Highschool, Zalau

    Szigeti Bogdan Elena has been teaching English at “Gheorghe Sincai” Pedagogical Highschool for 22 years. She has been involved in two Comenius training courses in the U.K and a series of projects, workshops and seminars  meant to constantly refresh her teaching methods. Her teaching experience has always proven that just a continuous professional development may provide the necessary resources for an efficient successful teacher.

References

The Teacher Within. A Mindful Journey Toward Well-Being For Teachers In The 21St Century. Susan Shapiro, Simona Baciu.

Deeper Learning: Beyond 21st Century skills, James A. Bellanca

Education To Better their World-unleashing the Power of the 21st Century Kids, Mark Prensky, editura Teachers College Press

Authentic Learning- Real World Experiences that Build 21st Century Skills, Todd Stanley

Published

09-07-2024

How to Cite

21st Century-Time for a Change. A Rebirth of the 21st Century Teacher of English. (2024). RATE Issues, 24(1). https://doi.org/10.69475/