teacher role as reproducer and change agent

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A teacher can play two contrasting roles in the classroom, that of a "reproducer" and a "change agent".


As a "reproducer", the teacher's role is to transmit knowledge and skills to students in a systematic and structured manner, essentially preserving the existing social order. In this role, the teacher's job is to impart established knowledge and skills without deviation or alteration, with the goal of maintaining social stability and continuity.


As a "change agent", the teacher's role is to facilitate critical thinking and creativity, encouraging students to challenge the status quo and promoting positive social change. In this role, the teacher acts as a catalyst for change, facilitating students' growth and development and helping them to see the world in new and different ways.


Example: A high school history teacher could choose to be a reproducer by teaching a rote curriculum focused on memorization of dates and events, or a change agent by facilitating discussions and debates on the causes and consequences of historical events, and encouraging students to question the interpretations of history presented in textbooks. 

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