The Role of the Teacher in the Intellectual Development of his Schools

Abstract

The purpose of this contribution is to characterize the role of the teacher in the intellectual development of schoolchildren, taking into account their dual role as educator and counselor. Among the main theoretical references taken are those of Castellano, (1997), Gardner, (1993), López, (2015), Aciego, (2017), Vygotsky, (1987) that in their research have gone further in the analysis of human intelligence. The methodology used included the theoretical methods such as analysis-synthesis, inductive-deductive, review of articles and presentation on the subject.We stress concluding seeing from an analytical perspective the influence exerted by the teacher from his personal example, motivated with his task of educating and in turn preparing man for the future. Its role to work in function of the intellectual enrichment of the students for the development of their personality.