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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

A Teacher’s Many Hats | EdCentrist

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A Teacher’s Many Hats

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It’s often said, teachers wear many hats throughout the school day. As a teacher, I can certainly attest to this statement. In fact, I believe a teacher wears more hats than any other professional. To prove my point, I’ve decided to compile a list of frequently used “teacher hats” to help support my claim.
The Instructor’s Hat
By and large, the “instructor’s hat” is the most recognized and utilized. During the school day, this hat is certainly worn the most. For example, teachers wear this hat when they deliver lessons, facilitate discussions, address student misconceptions, etc. As a result, teachers definitely get a lot of mileage out of this particular hat, alone.
The Counselor’s Hat
By far, the “counselor’s hat” is the most emotionally draining hat to wear. Unlike other teacher hats, this one appears at any given moment. For example, it’s not uncommon fo