ROBOT TEACHERS VS TEACHERS

1. A ROBOT TEACHER BY
MONYELA LUCIA

2. WHAT ARE THE TASKS OF A TEACHER THAT COULD BE DONE BY A ROBOT
• The aim of the robot is to improve their social interaction and verbal communications skills
with interactive educational assessments.
• The robots could do digital work better than a teacher
• They can do administration very well without making any mistakes
• They can deliver more knowledge to the learners as they can carry more information.
• They can mark the learners assessment very well and give feedback fast.

3. WHICH TASKS COULD A ROBOT TEACHER DO BETTER
• The robot teacher will be able to assess online assessment very well and capture learners
marks without making any mistakes.
• A robot teacher is able to provide a wide range of knowledge to the learners as it can store a lot
of information.
• They are able to implement time management very well when compared to humans
• They can also be able to give effective and feedback very fast during and after assessment
and give valid examples or answers
• They can collect, observe and evaluate and record learners marks fast due to their intelligence
and effectiveness.
• It is easy for them to complete the curriculum in a given time without making any errors .
• They can work more hours.

4. WHAT WILL BE THE ROLE OF THE TEACHER
• The most common role a teacher plays in the classroom is to teach knowledge to the
children or learners.
• It is to use classroom instruction and presentations to help students learn and apply
concepts such as mathematics, English, and science.
• The teachers prepare lessons, grade papers, manage the classroom, meet with the
learner`s parents and work closely with the school staff.
• It is also to impart education and encourage learning and also serve as coaches and
advisors
• Teachers are the architect of student`s or learner`s life and they make learners learn that
are friendly and good for them

5. WILL THE TEACHERS STILL BE NEEDED
• The human being teacher is needed as the robot teacher will not be able to move around
the classroom and see which learners struggles and which ones understands better and
come up with the best solutions to help them understand better.
• The teacher is able to interact very well with the learners and able to help the ones with
emotional problems and is easy for teacher to see them and also the teacher`s tone is
also important.
• They can share the real life experiences with the learners and can deliver the content in a
way that accommodate all learners or learning styles.

6. Reference list
N.&Davies, W. K. 1996. Lifelong Learning. London: Robot page
Loock, C.F., Campher, T., Du preez, P., Grobler, B4Shaba, S.M. 2003.
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