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In modern classrooms, the teacher's role is primarily that of a:

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UPTET 2026 Paper 2 Social Studies Question Paper (3-Jul-2026) (Shift 1)
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Facilitator

Modern, learner-centred approaches to education, in line with frameworks like the National Curriculum Framework, shift the teacher's role away from being the sole source and controller of knowledge.

In this approach, the teacher primarily acts as a facilitator, guiding, supporting, and creating opportunities for students to construct their own understanding through activity and inquiry rather than passive reception.

This differs from the roles of a controller, who dominates classroom decisions, a lecturer, who mainly delivers content one-way, or an examiner, who focuses only on testing.

Therefore, in modern classrooms, the teacher's role is primarily that of a facilitator.

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