Teacher as gatekeeper

Teacher is the gatekeeper describes how the teacher is in control of what happens in that class at any given time. The teacher decides the flow of the classroom and how to handle any and all situations as they arise. Example of this will be is the teacher elects who will speak, answer, question and even determine the length of time it will take. This is displaying control of classroom time or management.
Also by being the gatekeeper the teacher will be controlling and monitoring classroom talk time. The teacher will be able to manage and control classroom interaction. Hopefully by being the gatekeeper the teacher will use time wisely and not have students being idol by doing all the talking. The teacher would be at an advantage if by being the gatekeeper that individual find ways to benefit the entire class and keep curiosity at a peak for all students.
By being the gatekeeper the teacher can also help the student to develop and engage more critical questions. Therefore the teacher would not be the only individual asking all the meaningful questions. With this in mind the teacher will then have to provide and be more flexible with the time it will take to ask and answer questions. Also this will allow the teacher to follow a pace as well. Providing when it is time to slow down or speedup.
If students are to benefit from a lecture then the teacher will have to provide the necessary time in order to conduct that. When unnecessary time is spent on useless dialog the teacher looses precious time and the student looses a valuable opportunity. When teachers are gatekeepers and conducting lectures this is a golden opportunity to provide time for interaction. Students can ask questions on the subject being discussed. Student involvement is beneficial and may perhaps help students when it comes to rote memory. More information can be memorized if vital questions are asked.
A gatekeeper role is very important not only for the student but the teacher as well. The time is constructed more wisely. The tone of classroom flow and activities are more structured. More student involvement, interaction and participation will follow if the gatekeeper role is utilized correctly. Hopefully more meaningful conversation or dialog from both the student and the teacher. These are all the things that can be contributed to a gatekeeper.