understand the socio- economic and cultural background of the students.

promote and motivate the students to construct knowledge. arrange proper situations to interact in and outside of the classroom. guide the students by explanations, demonstrations etc. promote opportunity for co-operative learning and collaborative learning. facilitate interpersonal and intra-personal interactions. act as a democratic leader. act as a problem solver 12 Vocational Higher Secondary School - I Year (Theory) effectively guide the students for the selection and conduct of various continuous evaluation elements. continuously evaluate the progress of the learners. gives scaffolding/support wherever necessary. motivate for learning promote divergent thinking. act as a democratic group leader. act as a co-learner gives variety of learning experiences. be a constant student facilitate for reference/data collection have a clear under standing about the age, needs, peculiarities, abilities, nature, aptitude etc. of the learner. have the ability to motivate the learner in order to acquire and enrich their knowledge. be a guide to the learner in developing insights and creating responses on current affairs. be capable to lead the learner into a variety of learning methods and process based on curricular objectives. be a link between school and community. be a good organiser, guide, friend, philosopher and co-learner. have an inter disciplinary approach in learning activities. be able to guide the learner in his/her career prospects based on his interest aptitude and ability. be impartial and democratic. provide ample experiences to attain the basic values and objectives of the curriculum. helps without any hesitation or in hesitation Care should be taken not to lead this seeking of help to mechanical copying. It should be on the basis of actual needs. So even while encouraging this exchange of ideas among the members of the group cautions acceptance is to be observed as a convention.

There should be an understanding that satisfactory responses should come from each member and that the achievement of the group will be assessed on the basis of the achievement of all the members 6 Zone of Proximal Development Vygotsky observes that these is a stage of achievement where a learner can reach by himself and another higher zone where he can reach with the help of his teachers and peers and elders. Even though some can fulfil the learning activity by themselves there is the possibility of a higher excellence. If appropriate help is forth covering every learner can better himself. 7 Scaffolding It is natural that the learner may not be able to complete his work if he does not get support at the proper time. The learner may require the help of the teacher in several learning activities. Here helping means to make the learner complete 14 Vocational Higher Secondary Sch