LEARNING UNIT 2: THE TEACHER AS A PROFESSIONAL
2.1 OVERVIEW
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a professional person or rather asked yourself this question: What is a professional? Long ago, we
not sure if that is still the case these days. However, what I am sure about, is that in this time and age you certainly must have met or at least lived
different kinds of professionals as you can think of.
When we talk of professional jobs, surely teaching must be one of the professions appearing on your list. Did I guess right? Teaching has been de
experience in a particular job will allow you to define your job the way you understand and probably feel it.
Niebrand, Horn and Homes (2000), for example, suggest that teaching is a public profession. I agree, do you? This means that the work of a teac
Because you serve the larger community, you must always be aware of the impression you create and make. In this learning unit, you will explore the
I have already given you a background of where we are going with this topic. To learn more about professionalism and understand why teaching is re
teachers as introduction to the unit.
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THE STRUCTURE OF LEARNING UNIT 2
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2.2 THE ATTRIBUTES OF A PROFESSIONAL TEACHER
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The best people to provide you with insights into the qualities of a good teacher are learners themselves. They spend the better part of their lives w
even tell you! It is not uncommon to hear a learner boasting that, “my teacher means the world to me”. Parents also know good teachers. Unfortunat
that teacher”. This therefore tells us that it is important that we, as teachers, work together with the parents of the learners that we teach to get the s
will always be held in high esteem.
, Research informs us that teachers are the key to a quality education. It is very interesting to listen to what learners say when they describe how excelle
illustrated in such a way that you would want to meet that teacher. This shows teachers are appreciated and respected even though they rarely learn or
Can you think of a teacher whom you admired?
Can you think of a teacher whom you did not respect?
What were the differences between these two teachers?
Teaching in the school system is divided into different phases. As you are preparing yourself to become a qualified teacher aiming to either teach
teacher required for the phase you intend to teach.
ACTIVITY 2.1: PREPARATION FOR DISCUSSION FORUM 1
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NB:This exercise is meant to help you structure your thoughts and prepare for your Discussion Assignment Later. You need not submit this activity.
Step 1:Search for video/s on the internet and watch teachers delivering lessons in the classroom or giving instructions to learners. Observe how thes
Step 2: Do an internet search and look for any information and/or article about the following:
Attributes of a professional teacher
The characteristics of a good teacher
Qualities of a good teacher.
You can use any search engine (e.g. Google, Navigator, Firefox). Look for an icon in the form of a magnifying glass, usually near the top of the screen
Find and read one or more articles related to the above issues. While reading highlight important points and make notes for later use.
Step 3: Use the notes you compiled from watching the video and your readings. Design a mind map to help you structure your thoughts and in prepar
3.1 What kind of teaching qualities are required for a Foundation Phase Teacher?
3.2 What kind of teaching qualities are required for an Intermediate Phase Teacher?
3.3 What kind of teaching qualities are required for a Senior Phase Teacher?
2.3 TEACHING SKILLS AND COMPETENCES FOR CLASSROOM TEACHING
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Students training to become teachers do so to cultivate skills for teaching to enable them to engage with knowledge in such a way that it is effect
uncomplicated way. Teaching skills should be perceived as a group of teaching acts or behavior that are used to facilitate learning directly or indirect
our case, acquires knowledge by actively engaging with the information made available.
Due to the diversity of learners and a variety of ways in which knowledge must be communicated in our current classrooms, teachers require a broa
see, touch, feel and hear a cellphone from the age of 6 months or even earlier. Thus, modern teachers experience different kinds of learners who are
our lives and that of todays’ learners. In other words, technology is increasingly transforming our classrooms, the lives of our learners and the lives of
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi0up_l4NnVAhXG7BQKHVrqCAAQjRwIBw&url
technology/&psig=AFQjCNHxBqFX6A1Lb5zRR_Wl_ComeBQEyw&ust=1502903682740964
It is appropriate to use technology in our classrooms. However, you need to understand that technology is merely a tool that enhance learning and k
plays a significant role in the classroom.
http://www.google.co.za/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj747LC-bbUAhXBPRQKHekEBIQQjRwIBw&
SKILLS TO BE LEARNT
Research,
Reading,
Writing,
Analysis
Critical thinking, and
Reflecting.
ACTIVITY 2.2: PREPARATION FOR DISCUSSION FORUM 1
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From the definitions given, it is clear that different people define teaching skills differently. However, they agree that such skills are needed to facilitat
Do an internet search and list ten (10) essential teaching skills that a modern teacher needs to cultivate in order to facilitate learning effectively in the
Essential Teaching Skill Importance
2.1 OVERVIEW
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a professional person or rather asked yourself this question: What is a professional? Long ago, we
not sure if that is still the case these days. However, what I am sure about, is that in this time and age you certainly must have met or at least lived
different kinds of professionals as you can think of.
When we talk of professional jobs, surely teaching must be one of the professions appearing on your list. Did I guess right? Teaching has been de
experience in a particular job will allow you to define your job the way you understand and probably feel it.
Niebrand, Horn and Homes (2000), for example, suggest that teaching is a public profession. I agree, do you? This means that the work of a teac
Because you serve the larger community, you must always be aware of the impression you create and make. In this learning unit, you will explore the
I have already given you a background of where we are going with this topic. To learn more about professionalism and understand why teaching is re
teachers as introduction to the unit.
http://gsas.columbia.edu/office-academic-diversity
http://www.google.co.za/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjCo5CF9LbUAhUDwBQKHbqiD14QjRwIBw
africa/&psig=AFQjCNE3LHAmIjVZMEGlD9F2eqbWrb62lg&ust=1497308755915485
THE STRUCTURE OF LEARNING UNIT 2
Copyrighted Material - subject to fair use exception
2.2 THE ATTRIBUTES OF A PROFESSIONAL TEACHER
Copyrighted Material - subject to fair use exception
The best people to provide you with insights into the qualities of a good teacher are learners themselves. They spend the better part of their lives w
even tell you! It is not uncommon to hear a learner boasting that, “my teacher means the world to me”. Parents also know good teachers. Unfortunat
that teacher”. This therefore tells us that it is important that we, as teachers, work together with the parents of the learners that we teach to get the s
will always be held in high esteem.
, Research informs us that teachers are the key to a quality education. It is very interesting to listen to what learners say when they describe how excelle
illustrated in such a way that you would want to meet that teacher. This shows teachers are appreciated and respected even though they rarely learn or
Can you think of a teacher whom you admired?
Can you think of a teacher whom you did not respect?
What were the differences between these two teachers?
Teaching in the school system is divided into different phases. As you are preparing yourself to become a qualified teacher aiming to either teach
teacher required for the phase you intend to teach.
ACTIVITY 2.1: PREPARATION FOR DISCUSSION FORUM 1
Copyrighted Material - subject to fair use exception
NB:This exercise is meant to help you structure your thoughts and prepare for your Discussion Assignment Later. You need not submit this activity.
Step 1:Search for video/s on the internet and watch teachers delivering lessons in the classroom or giving instructions to learners. Observe how thes
Step 2: Do an internet search and look for any information and/or article about the following:
Attributes of a professional teacher
The characteristics of a good teacher
Qualities of a good teacher.
You can use any search engine (e.g. Google, Navigator, Firefox). Look for an icon in the form of a magnifying glass, usually near the top of the screen
Find and read one or more articles related to the above issues. While reading highlight important points and make notes for later use.
Step 3: Use the notes you compiled from watching the video and your readings. Design a mind map to help you structure your thoughts and in prepar
3.1 What kind of teaching qualities are required for a Foundation Phase Teacher?
3.2 What kind of teaching qualities are required for an Intermediate Phase Teacher?
3.3 What kind of teaching qualities are required for a Senior Phase Teacher?
2.3 TEACHING SKILLS AND COMPETENCES FOR CLASSROOM TEACHING
Copyrighted Material - subject to fair use exception
Students training to become teachers do so to cultivate skills for teaching to enable them to engage with knowledge in such a way that it is effect
uncomplicated way. Teaching skills should be perceived as a group of teaching acts or behavior that are used to facilitate learning directly or indirect
our case, acquires knowledge by actively engaging with the information made available.
Due to the diversity of learners and a variety of ways in which knowledge must be communicated in our current classrooms, teachers require a broa
see, touch, feel and hear a cellphone from the age of 6 months or even earlier. Thus, modern teachers experience different kinds of learners who are
our lives and that of todays’ learners. In other words, technology is increasingly transforming our classrooms, the lives of our learners and the lives of
http://www.google.ca/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi0up_l4NnVAhXG7BQKHVrqCAAQjRwIBw&url
technology/&psig=AFQjCNHxBqFX6A1Lb5zRR_Wl_ComeBQEyw&ust=1502903682740964
It is appropriate to use technology in our classrooms. However, you need to understand that technology is merely a tool that enhance learning and k
plays a significant role in the classroom.
http://www.google.co.za/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwj747LC-bbUAhXBPRQKHekEBIQQjRwIBw&
SKILLS TO BE LEARNT
Research,
Reading,
Writing,
Analysis
Critical thinking, and
Reflecting.
ACTIVITY 2.2: PREPARATION FOR DISCUSSION FORUM 1
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From the definitions given, it is clear that different people define teaching skills differently. However, they agree that such skills are needed to facilitat
Do an internet search and list ten (10) essential teaching skills that a modern teacher needs to cultivate in order to facilitate learning effectively in the
Essential Teaching Skill Importance
