A 21st century teacher is someone that is flexible and can adapt to the growing changes of the society especially now that the students are digitally natives it is a must for the teacher to know how to use technology well in order to cater the needs and interests of the students. A 21st century teacher is also an innovator, someone who loves challenges and is not afraid of growth but rather embrace the changes happening and is creative and innovative enough to modify strategies, instructional materials and approaches in teaching in order to cater the diversity of students.
One of the characteristics of a 21st century teacher is that they maximize the full potential of learners and push them beyond their limits. They aren't just confined in the academic aspect but also encourages multiple intelligence of the learners and uses them to capture their interests and convey the lesson in an effective and creative way.
A 21st century teacher also focuses on students. They give priority to students and their experiences. Their classes are student centered wherein experiences are very important for the students and it's all about the students. Teachers also prepare students to be globally competitive and can excel in any field of endeavor.
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