THE ROLE OF TEACHERS IN 21st-CENTURY CLASSROOMS
Keywords:
Teacher roles, digital literacy, learner-centered approach, 21st-century skills, classroom management.Abstract
The rapid transformation of educational systems in the 21st century has reshaped the roles and responsibilities of teachers. Modern classrooms require teachers to go beyond traditional teaching approaches and act as facilitators, mentors, evaluators, digital guides, and curriculum designers. This study focuses on the importance of teacher roles in contemporary learning environments, where inclusive education, digital literacy, critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration are essential. By evaluating the modernization of pedagogy and learner-centered methodology, the research identifies how teacher professionalism empowers students to become independent learners capable of adapting to a technology-driven world. The findings show that teachers’ responsibilities have expanded from knowledge transmitters to competency developers, proving their central role in 21st-century education.
