HOPEACADEMY
BPT1501
PORTFOLIO
DUE 27 OCTOBER 2025
1901
1.1(a) A. In your own understanding, briefly define ‘professional
educator’ in an educational context.
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, BPT1501- PORTFOLIO
DUE 27 OCTOBER 2025
1.1 (a) A. In your own understanding, briefly define ‘professional educator’ in an
educational context.
A professional educator is a qualified teacher who demonstrates both strong subject knowledge and
ethical conduct while promoting the holistic development of learners. A professional educator
upholds values such as respect, fairness, responsibility, and commitment to continuous learning to
ensure quality education and positive learner outcomes.
According to the South African Council for Educators (SACE, 2019), a professional educator “acts in a
proper and becoming way, maintains the dignity and honour of the teaching profession, and
promotes the best interests of learners.”
B. Identify three instances where Mr Dlamini demonstrated professionalism as
an educator, and provide a detailed explanation for each instance. (6)
1. He offered after-school tutoring for struggling learners
What he did: Voluntarily stayed after school to run extra help sessions so learners could prepare
better for exams.
Why this shows professionalism: Helping learners outside scheduled lessons shows a strong
commitment to learners’ progress and welfare, which is a core duty of a professional teacher. It
demonstrates responsibility, caring, and going beyond the minimum to improve learners’ outcomes
— qualities emphasised in professional teaching standards and codes of ethics. (SACE, 2018;
EI/UNESCO, 2019).
In-text citation: (SACE, 2018; EI/UNESCO, 2019)
2. He developed interactive learning materials that the department adopted
What he did: Designed teaching resources that were later adopted by the department to improve
engagement across grades.
Why this shows professionalism: Creating good learning materials and sharing them with colleagues
demonstrates professional competence, continuous improvement and contribution to the school
community. Professional standards encourage teachers to keep up to date, develop effective
resources, and share good practice so teaching quality improves across the school (SACE, 2018;
EI/UNESCO, 2019). This behaviour also models collaboration and curriculum development —
important professional activities.
In-text citation: (SACE, 2018; EI/UNESCO, 2019)
3. He organised parents’ meetings so parents could track progress and be involved
What he did: Regularly arranged meetings with parents to discuss learners’ progress and involve
them in academic planning.
Why this shows professionalism: Communicating with parents and involving them in learners’
education is a recognised professional responsibility. Parent-teacher meetings strengthen home–
school partnerships, support learner learning, and demonstrate accountability and transparency —
BPT1501
PORTFOLIO
DUE 27 OCTOBER 2025
1901
1.1(a) A. In your own understanding, briefly define ‘professional
educator’ in an educational context.
0 7 6 4 0 3 1 2 2 9
, BPT1501- PORTFOLIO
DUE 27 OCTOBER 2025
1.1 (a) A. In your own understanding, briefly define ‘professional educator’ in an
educational context.
A professional educator is a qualified teacher who demonstrates both strong subject knowledge and
ethical conduct while promoting the holistic development of learners. A professional educator
upholds values such as respect, fairness, responsibility, and commitment to continuous learning to
ensure quality education and positive learner outcomes.
According to the South African Council for Educators (SACE, 2019), a professional educator “acts in a
proper and becoming way, maintains the dignity and honour of the teaching profession, and
promotes the best interests of learners.”
B. Identify three instances where Mr Dlamini demonstrated professionalism as
an educator, and provide a detailed explanation for each instance. (6)
1. He offered after-school tutoring for struggling learners
What he did: Voluntarily stayed after school to run extra help sessions so learners could prepare
better for exams.
Why this shows professionalism: Helping learners outside scheduled lessons shows a strong
commitment to learners’ progress and welfare, which is a core duty of a professional teacher. It
demonstrates responsibility, caring, and going beyond the minimum to improve learners’ outcomes
— qualities emphasised in professional teaching standards and codes of ethics. (SACE, 2018;
EI/UNESCO, 2019).
In-text citation: (SACE, 2018; EI/UNESCO, 2019)
2. He developed interactive learning materials that the department adopted
What he did: Designed teaching resources that were later adopted by the department to improve
engagement across grades.
Why this shows professionalism: Creating good learning materials and sharing them with colleagues
demonstrates professional competence, continuous improvement and contribution to the school
community. Professional standards encourage teachers to keep up to date, develop effective
resources, and share good practice so teaching quality improves across the school (SACE, 2018;
EI/UNESCO, 2019). This behaviour also models collaboration and curriculum development —
important professional activities.
In-text citation: (SACE, 2018; EI/UNESCO, 2019)
3. He organised parents’ meetings so parents could track progress and be involved
What he did: Regularly arranged meetings with parents to discuss learners’ progress and involve
them in academic planning.
Why this shows professionalism: Communicating with parents and involving them in learners’
education is a recognised professional responsibility. Parent-teacher meetings strengthen home–
school partnerships, support learner learning, and demonstrate accountability and transparency —
