Teacher

• Passion: Passion and interest in what one is learning can be transferred to students and this will lead to active participation in learning.
• Adaptability: Capable of switching between the different conditions like they can be interrupted at some point or certain curricula can be altered and meet their student needs.
• Empathy: They should be in a position to relate and respond to their student’s feelings and issues wisely for them to be able to sort out their issues in classes.
• Critical Thinking Skill: Excellent critical thinking; able to evaluate the needs of students while promoting the goals and objectives of the institution.
• Patience: Essential for managing classroom behaviour, handling difficult students and providing individualised support. 
• Communication skills: Must be able to articulate complex ideas, listen actively and communicate clearly with students, parents and colleagues.
• Creative thinking abilities: Create creative and captivating lessons that seize students' attention and encourage active engagement.
• Organisational skills: To be effective, teachers must be able to manage their study materials and students' assignments.
• Capacity for teamwork: Often work in teams with colleagues and must be able to collaborate effectively to share resources, ideas and best practices.

• Teaching and Instructions: Creating and executing lesson plans, conveying information to students, and evaluating their development.
• Assessment and evaluation: Evaluate student development and understanding through quizzes, tests and projects and provide feedback for improvement.
• Classroom management: To maintain a fruitful and dutiful environment, a teacher needs to have good classroom management skills.
• Communication: Engage with students, parents, and colleagues to create a collaborative atmosphere in education.
• Professional Development: Continually improving their knowledge and skills is essential to stay updated with the latest practices and curriculum changes.
• Lesson planning: Develop and organise lessons in alignment with curriculum requirements and educational benchmarks.
• Curriculum development: Incorporate educational technology and creative teaching strategies in curriculum development.
• Support and guidance: Offer assistance to students academically and personally through tutoring, mentorship, and counselling.

Pros:

• Opportunity to make a positive impact on student lives, shaping minds and helping them to grow into responsible and successful individuals.
• Stable profession with a high demand for qualified educators.
• Dynamic profession with each day new challenges and opportunities to adapt and grow
• Students' progress can be incredibly fulfilling, providing a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.
• Flexible scheduling allows for a better work-life balance.
• Requires continuous learning which can lead to personal growth and development.
• Teachers can specialise in specific subjects, age groups or teaching methods, allowing for a tailored approach to their work.
• Provide opportunities to build strong relationships with colleagues, students, parents and social connections.

Cons:

• High-stress profession with heavy workloads, tight deadlines and pressure to meet academic needs.
• Often work long hours, including evenings and weekends to prepare grade assignments, and attend meetings.
• May have limited control over their curriculum, teaching methods and classroom environment.
• May face limited resources such as outdated materials, and inadequate technology.
• May face high expectations from parents which can be stressful and challenging to meet.
• Managing a classroom can be difficult, especially with large classes, diverse student needs and behavioural challenges.
• Career advancement opportunities may be limited in certain school districts or subject areas.
• Grading and assessing student performance can be time-consuming and subjective leading to stress and frustration.

• Distance Education:  Learning can take place remotely, regardless of location online.
• Personalised Learning: All about customized education to individual student’s needs, interests and learning styles.
• Gamification: The process of applying interactive game-like components to teaching, which benefits students by boosting motivation, making learning more fun etc.
• Artificial intelligence: It is used in education to personalise learning, provide real-time review and improve student outcomes.
• Augmented reality: Used in education to create fascinating and reciprocating learning experiences.
• Social-emotional learning: Process of developing skills such as self-awareness, self-regulation and rapport.
• Blended learning: Use of both face-to-face and e-learning training methods, to enrich learning opportunities.
• Microlearning: Bite-sized learning was born to offer clear and concise content to learners.
• Blockchain: This technology is being explored in education as a way to secure student data and provide a transparent and efficient way to track students' progress.
• Technology integration: Continued integration of technology into classrooms, with a focus on online learning, educational apps and interactive tools.