,
, BPT1501 ASSIGNMENT 7 2025’
DUE 27 OCTOBER 2025
QUESTION 1: Professional Teacher
1.1 The Teacher as a Professional (20 marks)
Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow.
Scenario: Mr Dlamini was a seasoned Life Sciences teacher at a well-resourced high
school in a semi-urban area. He had a reputation for being knowledgeable and
passionate about
A. In your own understanding, briefly define ‘professional educator’ in an
educational context.
A. Definition of a Professional Educator
A professional educator is a qualified, registered teacher who demonstrates competence,
integrity, and commitment to ethical teaching practices while promoting learners’ holistic
development. According to the South African Council for Educators (SACE) Act No. 31 of 2000,
all teachers are required to uphold the SACE Code of Professional Ethics, which emphasizes
responsibility, accountability, and care in teaching (SACE, 2000).
A professional teacher is reflective, ethical, and caring, making decisions that prioritize learners’
welfare and educational success (Petersen & Osman, 2013:33).
, BPT1501 ASSIGNMENT 7 2025’
DUE 27 OCTOBER 2025
QUESTION 1: Professional Teacher
1.1 The Teacher as a Professional (20 marks)
Read the scenario below and answer the questions that follow.
Scenario: Mr Dlamini was a seasoned Life Sciences teacher at a well-resourced high
school in a semi-urban area. He had a reputation for being knowledgeable and
passionate about
A. In your own understanding, briefly define ‘professional educator’ in an
educational context.
A. Definition of a Professional Educator
A professional educator is a qualified, registered teacher who demonstrates competence,
integrity, and commitment to ethical teaching practices while promoting learners’ holistic
development. According to the South African Council for Educators (SACE) Act No. 31 of 2000,
all teachers are required to uphold the SACE Code of Professional Ethics, which emphasizes
responsibility, accountability, and care in teaching (SACE, 2000).
A professional teacher is reflective, ethical, and caring, making decisions that prioritize learners’
welfare and educational success (Petersen & Osman, 2013:33).
