Difference Between Teacher and Trainer

Teaching:
Teaching is the imparting of knowledge and concepts. It is an academic approach to learning
Teaching generally takes place in a classroom environment.
Teachers are trained to teach at training colleges and teaching institutions.
Teaching gives pupils new knowledge. Trainers add skills onto existing knowledge.
Teachers give reports and feedback to learners to monitor progress.
Teaching is broader in its focus.

Training:
Training is the practical sharing of skills to improve on the learner’s performance.
Training generally takes place in the work environment or sports field.
Trainers are often mentors in the work place who have the expertise to offer on the job training.
Trainers add skills onto existing knowledge.
Trainers are given feedback from the trainees to improve on their performance.
Training will focus on specific skills.