There are many articles and books that refer to the teaching cycle and the associated roles and responsibilities of the teacher, most articles refer to a cycle of four or five phases. In this assignment I will cover the five-stage cycle and focus on my role and responsibilities as a teacher in the lifelong learning sector. Wilson 2009 states that the teacher cycle should be a structured process, so it is divided into five sections that assign teacher roles and responsibilities in various groups. The cycle can begin at any time and is designed to show improvement. These five phases consist of,1. Identify needs2. Plan learning and design3. Delivery4. Ratings5. AssessmentIdentification of needsIn my role as a teacher I need to identify the needs of my students. They are individual to each student and are often referred to as SPICE which stands for social, physical, intellectual, cultural and emotional needs. Students may have needs relating to funding constraints, cultural issues, they may have a physical disability or they may require visual/audio support, they will inevitably almost all have different learning styles, in which case I will need to adapt my teaching approaches in order to promote equality and value diversity. I should also be aware that I should maintain confidentiality while providing advice and guidance to any student with special needs. Morris 2007 states that it is essential to find a balance between professionalism and personal friendship. Gravels 2012 agrees when they say "there are professional boundaries in the workplace and it is important not to cross them", once I have identified a student's needs I can evaluate whether I can meet those needs or whether I should refer the student to others... in the center of the paper... to class members. This can be done simply by creating a pleasant and structured environment, establishing boundaries between teacher and student, and taking responsibility for the classroom without being too strict or setting our expectations too high. We have to use icebreakers and take lots of rest breaks during the lesson. Humor can play a good role in the classroom and, used well, it can be a useful tool, can diffuse a potentially explosive situation and make the lesson more enjoyable. As teachers we must be in control and lead by example by remaining honest, treating every student equally, remaining professional, and demonstrating respect even when we encounter difficult students. In conclusion, a student who is satisfied with the content usually means that he or she will be a good student with respect for the teacher and other students. References; Wilson 2009, Morris 2007, Gravels 2012, Glaserfeld 1996:7