literature teacher at secondary school

Description

Literature teachers at secondary schools provide education to students, commonly children and young adults, in a secondary school setting. They are usually subject teachers, specialised and instructing in their own field of study, literature. They prepare lesson plans and materials, monitor the students' progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate the students' knowledge and performance on the subject of literature through assignments, tests and examinations.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

instructional strategies post-secondary school procedures secondary school procedures learning difficulties literary theory literary techniques writing techniques literature history of literature curriculum objectives adolescent socialisation behaviour types of literature genres ethnolinguistics disability types language teaching methods linguistics classical languages rhetoric modern languages

Practical Skills

give constructive feedback prepare lesson content liaise with educational support staff apply teaching strategies teach principles of literature assist students in their learning demonstrate when teaching perform classroom management guarantee students' safety assess students liaise with educational staff manage student relationships maintain students' discipline adapt teaching to student's capabilities compile course material assign homework develop course outline apply intercultural teaching strategies monitor developments in field of expertise monitor student's behaviour work with virtual learning environments manage resources for educational purposes monitor educational developments escort students on a field trip teach languages consult student's support system facilitate teamwork between students arrange parent teacher meeting keep records of attendance identify cross-curricular links with other subject areas recognise indicators of gifted student oversee extra-curricular activities assist in the organisation of school events identify learning disorders prepare youths for adulthood perform playground surveillance provide lesson materials