BSF community for members, projects and opportunities related to Primary Education.

Primary school and early childhood teachers teach a range of subjects at the primary level of education and organize educational activities for children below primary school age. Tasks performed usually include: preparing programmes of learning and giving instruction in a range of subjects at the primary education level, planning and organizing activities designed to facilitate children’s development of language, physical and social skills; preparing reports. Supervision of other workers may be included. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups: 2341 Primary School Teachers 2342 Early Childhood Educators.

Primary school teachers instruct students on a primary school level. They develop lesson plans in line with curriculum objectives for the variety of subjects they teach, including mathematics, languages, nature studies and music. They monitor the students' learning development and evaluate their knowledge and skills on the subjects taught through tests. They build their course content on the students' knowledge of previous learnings and encourage them to deepen their understanding on the subjects they are interested in. They use class resources and teaching methods to create an inspiring learning environment. Primary school teachers also contribute to school events and communicate with parents and administrative staff.

Primary school teachers teach a range of subjects at the primary education level. Tasks include - (a) preparing daily and longer term lesson plans in accordance with curriculum guidelines; (b) instructing children individually and in groups, using various teaching methods and materials (e.g. computers, books, games), adapting to children’s varying needs; (c) maintaining discipline and good working habits in the classroom; (d) planning and conducting activities with the children such as sporting activities, concerts and excursions; (e) assigning and grading class work and homework; (f) preparing, administering and grading tests and assignments to evaluate children’s progress; (g) observing and evaluating children’s performance and behaviour; (h) supervising children during classes and at other times in the school day, including the playground during breaks; (i) participating in staff meetings and other sessions, and conferring with other teachers concerning educational issues; (j) preparing for and attending parent meetings to discuss children’s progress and problems. Example of the occupations classified here: - Primary school teacher Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Head teacher - 1345 - School principal - 1345 - Schools inspector - 2351.

Prison instructors educate legal offenders, including prisoners, on social rehabilitation and correctional behaviour. They assist prisoners in gaining skills which could facilitate their reintegration into society and increase their chances at finding employment after release. Prison instructors analyse the students' individual learning needs, plan and prepare teaching materials and sessions and update their learning records. They also ensure the working area and materials are safe from danger and accounted for, and supervise the students at all times.

BSF community for members, projects and opportunities related to Private School.

Psychology lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of study, psychology, which is predominantly academic in nature. They work with their university research assistants and university teaching assistants for the preparation of lectures and of exams, for grading papers and exams and for leading review and feedback sessions for the students. They also conduct academic research in their respective field of psychology, publish their findings and liaise with other university colleagues.

Public speaking coaches provide, often private, instruction to clients in theory and techniques on how to improve their public speaking skills. They identify each client's strengths and weaknesses and tailor their instruction to their specific needs, which may include improving the client's vocal delivery, articulation, presentation abilities and body language. Depending on the background of the client, be it business, education or otherwise, public speaking coaches also instruct clients or students in persuasive arguing, rhetorical delivery and other debating techniques.

Religious education 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, religion. 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 religion through assignments, tests and examinations.

Religious studies lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of study, theology, which is predominantly academic in nature. They work with their university research assistants and university teaching assistants for the preparation of lectures and of exams, for grading papers and exams and for leading review and feedback sessions for the students. They also conduct academic research in their respective field of theology, publish their findings and liaise with other university colleagues.

Science 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, science. 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 science through assignments, tests and examinations.

BSF community for members, projects and opportunities related to Secondary Education.

Secondary education teachers teach one or more subjects at secondary education level, excluding subjects intended to prepare students for employment in specific occupational areas. Tasks performed usually include: designing and modifying curricula and preparing educational courses of study in accordance with curriculum guidelines; establishing and enforcing rules for behaviour and procedures for maintaining order among students; preparing and giving lessons, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects; establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects and communicating those objectives to students; preparing materials and classrooms for class activities; adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests; observing and evaluating students’ performance and behaviour; preparing, administering and marking tests, assignments and examinations to evaluate pupils’ progress; preparing reports about pupils’ work and conferring with other teachers and parents; participating in meetings concerning the school’s educational or organizational policies; planning, organizing and participating in school activities such as excursions, sporting events and concerts. Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit group: 2330 Secondary Education Teachers.

Secondary education teachers teach one or more subjects at secondary education level, excluding subjects intended to prepare students for employment in specific occupational areas. Tasks include - (a) designing and modifying curricula and preparing educational courses of study in accordance with curriculum guidelines; (b) establishing and enforcing rules for behaviour and procedures for maintaining order among students; (c) preparing and giving lessons, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects; (d) establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicating those objectives to students; (e) preparing materials and classrooms for class activities; (f) adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students’ varying needs and interests; (g) observing and evaluating students’ performance and behaviour; (h) preparing, administering and marking tests, assignments and examinations to evaluate pupils' progress; (i) preparing reports about pupils’ work and conferring with other teachers and parents; (j) participating in meetings concerning the school’s educational or organizational policies; (k) planning, organizing and participating in school activities such as excursions, sporting events and concerts. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Secondary school teacher - High school teacher Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Head teacher - 1345 - School principal - 1345 - Vocational education teacher - 2320 - Schools inspector - 2351 - Literacy tutor (private tuition) - 2359 - Mathematics coach (private tuition) - 2359 - School counsellor - 2359 Notes Those who teach vocational subjects that are intended to prepare students for employment in a particular occupational group should be classified in Unit Group 2320: Vocational Education Teachers, whether they work in a general secondary school or in a vocational or technical school or college. Those who teach, at secondary education level, subjects such as mathematics that do not aim to prepare students for employment in a specific occupational area, should be classified in Unit Group 2330: Secondary Education Teachers, even if they are employed in a vocational or technical college.

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

Sign language teachers educate non-age-specific students in sign language. They teach sign language to both students with or without special educational needs such as deafness. They organise their classes using a variety of lesson materials, work interactively with the group, and assess and evaluate their individual progress through assignments and examinations.

Social work lecturers are professionals who exercise dual roles, on one hand they practice the academic discipline that provides social services, such as counselling, therapy or advocacy, to individuals or groups of people. On the other hand they are part of the academic world providing professional education, engaging also in research and knowledge development, contributing to solutions concerning complex social problems and innovative approaches to ameliorate those problems. They teach social work knowledge, skills and values for preparing students to engage in culturally competent social work practice with diverse populations and communities.

Social work practice educators teach, supervise and assess social work students prior, during and after they have obtained their degree. They contribute to their placement and have the authority to recommend students on the basis of appropriate evidence.

Sociology lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of study, sociology, which is predominantly academic in nature. They work with their university research assistants and university teaching assistants for the preparation of lectures and of exams, grading papers and exams and leading review and feedback sessions for the students. They also conduct academic research in their field of sociology, publish their findings and liaise with other university colleagues.

Space science lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of study, space science, which is predominantly academic in nature. They work with their university research assistants and university teaching assistants for the preparation of lectures and of exams, grading papers and leading review and feedback sessions for the students. They also conduct academic research in their field of space science, publish their findings and liaise with other university colleagues.

BSF community for members, projects and opportunities related to Special Education.

Special educational needs coordinators oversee programmes and activities that provide educational support to children with a variety of disabilities. They ensure they are up to date with the latest developments in the special needs research field with the objective of facilitating the special education processes needed to maximise the growth and learning potential of students with special learning needs, and advise the special education principal of these developments and new programme proposals.

Special educational needs itinerant teachers instruct disabled or sick children in their homes. They are specialised teachers employed by (public) schools to teach those unable to physically attend school, but also to assist the student, the parents and the school in their communication. They also fulfil the function of a social school worker by helping the students and parents with a student's potential behavioural issues and enforce, if necessary, school attendance regulations. In case of a possible physical (re)admission to school, visiting teachers advise the school regarding suitable classroom guidance strategies and advisable teaching methods to support the student and make the transition as agreeable as possible.

Special educational needs teachers work with and teach children, young people, and adults with an intellectual or physical disability. They use a range of specialised concepts, strategies and tools to optimise learners' communication, mobility, autonomy, and social integration. They select teaching methods and support resources to enable individual learners to maximise their potential for independent living.