BPT1501
Assignment 1
Semester 2 2025
Due 11 August 2025
, BPT1501
Assignment 1
Semester 2 2025
Due 11 August 2025
Being a Professional Teacher
Question
The Social Studies teacher, Ms Pamela Troye, had been working at Refilwe School for
the past four years. She was a strict and disciplined educator. She was a petite woman
with a deep passion for teaching, and learners would fall silent at just one look from her.
The aura she carried was enough to maintain discipline. Though she never raised a
hand on learners, she had a strong presence, and her voice alone commanded silence.
Homework and classwork were always completed, and her learners scored remarkably
well. She never tolerated excuses, and yet, despite her stern nature, there were no
complaints about her.During break time, other teachers would tease her, playfully
linking her to random people, but she took it all in stride with a smile on her face.
Though she was a terror in the classroom, the moment she stepped into the staffroom,
she transformed into an entirely different person — mischievous, playful, and full of life.
One year was particularly significant as it was the first time the school was preparing a
batch for the tenth-grade board exams. Everyone was dedicated to their classes,
ensuring learners received the best guidance. Ms Pamela Troye, too, had an
overwhelming schedule as she was handling the entire Social Studies syllabus for
grade 10. The school had been looking for an experienced Social Studies teacher to
divide the burden but hadn’t found a suitable candidate, so she took on the
responsibility alone. Given the increased workload, she requested a salary hike.
Assignment 1
Semester 2 2025
Due 11 August 2025
, BPT1501
Assignment 1
Semester 2 2025
Due 11 August 2025
Being a Professional Teacher
Question
The Social Studies teacher, Ms Pamela Troye, had been working at Refilwe School for
the past four years. She was a strict and disciplined educator. She was a petite woman
with a deep passion for teaching, and learners would fall silent at just one look from her.
The aura she carried was enough to maintain discipline. Though she never raised a
hand on learners, she had a strong presence, and her voice alone commanded silence.
Homework and classwork were always completed, and her learners scored remarkably
well. She never tolerated excuses, and yet, despite her stern nature, there were no
complaints about her.During break time, other teachers would tease her, playfully
linking her to random people, but she took it all in stride with a smile on her face.
Though she was a terror in the classroom, the moment she stepped into the staffroom,
she transformed into an entirely different person — mischievous, playful, and full of life.
One year was particularly significant as it was the first time the school was preparing a
batch for the tenth-grade board exams. Everyone was dedicated to their classes,
ensuring learners received the best guidance. Ms Pamela Troye, too, had an
overwhelming schedule as she was handling the entire Social Studies syllabus for
grade 10. The school had been looking for an experienced Social Studies teacher to
divide the burden but hadn’t found a suitable candidate, so she took on the
responsibility alone. Given the increased workload, she requested a salary hike.
