Profession secondary school teacher

Secondary school teachers instruct students in secondary public or private schools in one or more subjects at the secondary level, such as English, mathematics, or social studies.

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Tasks secondary school teacher

• Prepare outlines for courses, including schedule and content of lectures, demonstrations, discussion groups, sessions and seminars.
• Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, assignments, hand outs and exams.
• Prepare class meetings (e.g. lectures, demonstrations, seminars, laboratory sessions).
• Teach classes using different teaching methods.
• Maintain discipline and good working habits in the classroom.
• Evaluate and grade students' work, such as exams, assignments and papers.
• Evaluate and report on student' performance and behaviour.
• Keep abreast of developments in their field, e.g. by reading current literature, talking with colleagues and participating in professional conferences.
• Participate in staff meetings and other sessions, and confer with other teachers concerning educational issues.
• Participate in activities in partnership with parents and the school community.
• Evaluate and, if necessary, revise curricula, course content, course materials, methods of instruction, etc.

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