235 Other Teaching Professionals

Education methods specialists conduct research and develop or advise on teaching methods, courses and aids. They review and examine teachers’ work, the functioning of educational institutions and the results achieved and recommend changes and improvements. Tasks include - (a) researching into current developments in curricula, teaching methods and other educational practices, and advising on necessary changes and possible improvements; (b) evaluating and advising on contents of courses and methods of examination; (c) researching into audiovisual and other teaching aids and advising on, planning and organizing their introduction in educational establishments; (d) documenting subjects and courses developed, and evaluating new courses; (e) providing ongoing professional development, training and consultative services to teachers; (f) organizing and conducting workshops and conferences to train teachers in new programmes and methods; (g) developing the structure, content and objectives of new educational courses and programmes; (h) visiting schools periodically and conferring with administrative and teaching staff on questions relating to curricula, teaching methods, equipment and other matters; (i) visiting classrooms to observe teaching techniques and to evaluate teachers’ performance and scholastic results obtained; (j) preparing reports and making recommendations to educational authorities concerning possible changes and improvements in curricula, teaching methods, and other matters. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Curriculum coordinator - Curriculum developer - Education methods specialist - Schools inspector - Teaching aids specialist Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - School counsellor - 2359 - Student adviser - 2359 - Educational psychologist - 2634.

Special needs teachers teach physically or mentally handicapped children, young persons or adults, or those with learning difficulties or other special needs. They promote the social, emotional, intellectual and physical development of their students. Tasks include - (a) assessing students’ abilities and limitations with regard to intellectual, physical, social and emotional impairments, exceptional intellectual gifts, or other special situations; (b) designing or modifying curricula and preparing and delivering programmes, lessons and activities adapted to students’ abilities and needs; (c) giving instruction on an individual or group basis using special techniques or aids appropriate to students’ needs; (d) employing special educational strategies and techniques during instruction to improve the development of sensory- and perceptual-motor skills, language, cognition and memory; (e) establishing and enforcing rules for behaviour and policies and procedures to maintain order among students; (f) teaching academic subjects and practical and self-help skills to students with hearing, sight and other impairments; (g) stimulating and developing students’ confidence, interests, abilities, manual skills and coordination; (h) conferring with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons for special needs students; (i) preparing and maintaining student data and other records and submitting reports; (j) administering various forms of assessment and evaluating progress of each student; (k) conferring with students, parents, head teachers and other relevant professionals involved in the students’ care to develop individual educational plans designed to promote students’ development. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Learning disabilities special education teacher - Learning support teacher - Remedial teacher - Teacher of gifted children - Teacher of the hearing impaired - Teacher of the sight impaired Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Vocational education teacher - 2320 - Secondary school teacher - 2330 - Primary school teacher - 2341.

Other language teachers teach non-native languages to adults and children who are learning a language for reasons of migration, to fulfil employment requirements or opportunities, to facilitate participation in educational programmes delivered in a foreign language, or for personal enrichment. They work outside the mainstream primary, secondary and higher education systems, or in support of students and teachers within those systems. Tasks include - (a) assessing the level of ability and the extent of language difficulties of students, and establishing students’ needs and learning goals; (b) planning, preparing and delivering lessons and workshops for groups and individuals, with content and rate of progression adapted to students’ abilities and needs; (c) designing and producing teaching materials and adapting existing materials; (d) assessing students’ progress; (e) assisting students in classroom settings where subjects are taught in a language other than the students’ native language; (f) providing assistance to other teachers by designing special teaching programmes for students still learning the main language of instruction; (g) assigning and correcting work, and preparing and grading exams; (h) assessing, recording and reporting on students’ progress. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Intensive language teacher - Migrant education teacher - Practical language teacher - Second language teacher Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - University lecturer - 2310 - Vocational education teacher - 2320 - Secondary school teacher - 2330 - Primary school teacher - 2341.

Other music teachers teach students in the practice, theory and performance of music outside the mainstream primary, secondary and higher education systems, but may provide private or small group tuition as an extracurricular activity in association with mainstream educational institutions. Tasks include - (a) assessing the students’ level of ability and determining needs and learning goals; (b) planning, preparing and delivering programmes of study, lessons and workshops for individual students and groups; (c) preparing and presenting material on the theory and interpretation of music; (d) instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of singing or of playing a particular instrument; (e) teaching students to read and write musical notation; (f) assigning exercises and teaching pieces of music relevant to students’ level of ability, interests and talents; (g) assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement; (h) revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction; (i) preparing students for examinations, performances and assessments; (j) arranging visits and tours to musical performances; (k) organizing and assisting in auditions or performances of students’ work. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Guitar teacher (private tuition) - Piano teacher (private tuition) - Singing teacher (private tuition) - Violin teacher (private tuition) Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - University lecturer - 2310 - Vocational education teacher - 2320 - Secondary school teacher - 2330 - Primary school teacher - 2341 Notes Regular secondary and primary school teachers who teach music are classified in Unit Groups 2330: Secondary Education Teachers, and 2341: Primary School Teachers respectively.

Other arts teachers teach students in the practice, theory and performance of dance, drama, visual and other arts (excluding music) outside the mainstream primary, secondary and higher education systems, but may provide private or small group tuition as an extracurricular activity in association with mainstream educational institutions Tasks include - (a) assessing the students’ level of ability and determining learning needs; (b) planning, preparing and delivering programmes of study, lessons and workshops for individual students and groups; (c) preparing and presenting material on the theory of the subject area being studied; (d) instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of drama, dance, visual or other arts; (e) assigning exercises and work relevant to students’ level of ability, interests and talents; (f) assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement; (g) revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction; (h) preparing students for examinations, performance and assessments; (i) arranging visits and tours to exhibitions and performances; (j) organizing and assisting in performances or exhibitions of students’ work. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Dance teacher (private tuition) - Drama teacher (private tuition) - Painting teacher (private tuition) - Sculpture teacher (private tuition) Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - University lecturer - 2310 - Vocational education teacher - 2320 - Secondary school teacher - 2330 - Primary school teacher - 2341 - Private music teacher - 2354 Note Regular secondary and primary school teachers who teach arts subjects are classified in Unit Groups 2330: Secondary Education Teachers, and 2341: Primary School Teachers respectively.

Information technology trainers develop, schedule and conduct training programmes and courses for computer and other information technology users outside the mainstream primary, secondary and higher education systems. Tasks include - (a) identifying the information technology training needs and requirements of individual users and organizations; (b) preparing and developing instructional training material and aids such as handbooks, visual aids, online tutorials, demonstration models and supporting training reference documentation; (c) designing, coordinating, scheduling and conducting training and development programmes that can be delivered in the form of individual and group instruction, and facilitating workshop meetings, demonstrations and conferences; (d) monitoring and performing ongoing evaluation and assessment of training quality and effectiveness, and reviewing and modifying training objectives, methods and course deliverables; (e) gathering, investigating and researching background materials to gain a full understanding of the subject matter and systems; (f) keeping up to date with new product version releases, advances in software and general information technology trends, writing end user products and materials such as user training, tutorial and instruction manuals, online help, and operating and maintenance instructions. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Computer trainer - Software trainer Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - University lecturer - 2310 - Vocational education teacher - 2320 - Secondary school teacher - 2330 - Primary school teacher - 2341 - Staff development officer - 2424.

This unit group covers teaching professionals not classified elsewhere in Sub-major Group 23: Teaching Professionals. For instance, the group includes those who provide private tuition in subjects other than foreign languages and the arts, and those who provide educational counselling to students. In such cases tasks performed would include - (a) assessing students’ level of ability and determining learning needs; (b) planning, preparing and delivering programmes of study, lessons and workshops for individual students and groups; (c) preparing and presenting material on the theory of the subject area being studied; (d) instructing and demonstrating practical aspects of the subject area being studied; (e) assigning exercises and work relevant to students’ level of ability, interests and aptitude; (f) assessing students and offering advice, criticism and encouragement; (g) revising curricula, course content, course materials and methods of instruction; (h) preparing students for examinations and assessments; (i) counselling students regarding educational issues such as course and programme selection, class scheduling, school adjustment, truancy, study habits and career planning; (j) counselling students to help them understand and overcome personal, social or behavioural problems affecting their education; (k) preparing students for later educational experiences by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Literacy tutor (private tuition) - Mathematics coach (private tuition) - School counsellor - Student adviser Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - University lecturer - 2310 - Vocational education teacher - 2320 - Secondary school teacher - 2330 - Primary school teacher - 2341 - Intensive language teacher - 2353 - Migrant education teacher - 2353 - Music teacher (private tuition) - 2354 - Dance teacher (private tuition) - 2355 - Drama teacher (private tuition) - 2355 - Painting teacher (private tuition) - 2355 - Sculpture teacher (private tuition) -2355 - Educational psychologist - 2634 - Family counsellor - 2635 - Social worker - 2635.