, BPT1501 ASSIGNMENT 07 PORTFOLIO ANSWERS
DUE DATE: OCTOBER 2025
QUESTION ONE:
1.1 THE TEACHER AS A PROFESSIONAL (34 MARKS)
A. DEFINITION OF A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR (2 MARKS)
A professional educator is an individual who demonstrates a high level of competence,
integrity, and ethical conduct in the teaching profession. In the educational context, a
professional teacher adheres to professional standards, policies, and the South African
Council for Educators (SACE) Code of Professional Ethics, which promotes commitment to
learners, the school, and the broader community.Such a teacher upholds respect, fairness,
accountability, and continuous professional development to ensure effective teaching and
learning.
B. INSTANCES WHERE MR DLAMINI DEMONSTRATED PROFESSIONALISM (6 MARKS)
1. Commitment to learner success through extra tutoring:
Mr Dlamini showed professionalism by voluntarily offering after-school tutoring sessions to
help struggling learners. This demonstrates his dedication to learner achievement and his
willingness to go beyond the call of duty to support academic progress.
By sacrificing personal time, he displayed the SACE principle of commitment to learners’
educational well-being and the professional value of service excellence.
2. Development of interactive learning materials:
He developed a set of interactive learning materials that were later adopted by the department.
This action shows innovation, initiative, and a commitment to curriculum enhancement.
It reflects professional growth and continuous improvement — core components of SACE’s
professional competence standards, which encourage educators to contribute positively to the
development of the teaching profession.
3. Encouraging parental involvement:
Mr Dlamini organized parents’ meetings to monitor learners’ progress and encourage
collaboration between home and school. This is a clear example of professionalism as it aligns
DUE DATE: OCTOBER 2025
QUESTION ONE:
1.1 THE TEACHER AS A PROFESSIONAL (34 MARKS)
A. DEFINITION OF A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR (2 MARKS)
A professional educator is an individual who demonstrates a high level of competence,
integrity, and ethical conduct in the teaching profession. In the educational context, a
professional teacher adheres to professional standards, policies, and the South African
Council for Educators (SACE) Code of Professional Ethics, which promotes commitment to
learners, the school, and the broader community.Such a teacher upholds respect, fairness,
accountability, and continuous professional development to ensure effective teaching and
learning.
B. INSTANCES WHERE MR DLAMINI DEMONSTRATED PROFESSIONALISM (6 MARKS)
1. Commitment to learner success through extra tutoring:
Mr Dlamini showed professionalism by voluntarily offering after-school tutoring sessions to
help struggling learners. This demonstrates his dedication to learner achievement and his
willingness to go beyond the call of duty to support academic progress.
By sacrificing personal time, he displayed the SACE principle of commitment to learners’
educational well-being and the professional value of service excellence.
2. Development of interactive learning materials:
He developed a set of interactive learning materials that were later adopted by the department.
This action shows innovation, initiative, and a commitment to curriculum enhancement.
It reflects professional growth and continuous improvement — core components of SACE’s
professional competence standards, which encourage educators to contribute positively to the
development of the teaching profession.
3. Encouraging parental involvement:
Mr Dlamini organized parents’ meetings to monitor learners’ progress and encourage
collaboration between home and school. This is a clear example of professionalism as it aligns
