Their role is to hand out information to their students and encourage them to memorize it in time for their next test.
Teachers are a vital part of any Montessori classroom, but their role is different from what you might be accustomed to in a traditional classroom setting. In a traditional setting, you'll find a teacher standing in front of the class sharing facts and instructions at a rapid pace. Their role is to hand out information to their students and encourage them to memorize it in time for their next test. Teaching in this manner can often turn the joy of learning into a chore for children, taking away the fun of discovery.