Teaching knowledge and the importance of the teacher as an agent of training
Keywords:
Teacher, Teacher training, Education, Professional development.Abstract
This article investigates the relevance of the role of the teacher as an agent of formation in contemporary education. Using a qualitative literature review approach, the study examines a wide range of academic and literary sources to understand the multifaceted impact of the teacher on the educational process. The various roles played by teachers are analyzed, highlighting their essential function as facilitators of learning, role models, conflict mediators and agents of social change. In addition, effective strategies for empowering teachers and promoting their continuous professional development are explored, including comprehensive initial and continuing education programs, expert pedagogical supervision and the promotion of peer collaboration. It is concluded that teachers play a crucial role in the integral formation of students and in the continuous strengthening of the educational system as a whole.
