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Facilitating learning versus teaching

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 04 August 2022, 14:05 SAST
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As technology has grown, it has also changed how teachers relate to their students and their classrooms. With a wealth of information at their fingertips, students today have the tools they need to uncover a tremendous amount of facts and knowledge independently. In this environment, many students value less of a top-down delivery method. Instead, teachers now function more in a facilitative role. Their job has slowly evolved into a position where they help students understand how to learn, love learning, and uncover and understand the information they find.

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Ideas on better communications with parents

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 03 June 2022, 12:10 SAST
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Today’s high-paced world often creates communication challenges for teachers, learners and parents. However, effective communication is vital to positive relationships and building partnerships with parents. When teachers and parents partner together students are likely to perform better in school. Here are some ways to effectively communicate with parents. 

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Supporting literacy in schools

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 28 April 2022, 12:55 SAST
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Literacy is one of the most fundamental skills for anyone to have, so then why is it that this skill isn't being taught well at the grassroots level? The following is what research has shown: 

Research has shown that the real spin is that schools can help to bridge the gap of children's literacy deficits if they have a highly-focused, sustained literacy approach at the foundation level. But there really isn't a large body of research on intervention case studies like this in African schools. Research shows how the intervention design and focus have to be adapted because of the context at schools.

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The importance of classroom management

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 16 February 2022, 11:10 SAST
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As an educator, you need to endure that your classroom runs smoothly not just for yourself but for your learners as well. There is no guide on how to prepare for the unexpected. So why is classroom management is soo important? When done effectively, classroom management is important for three main reasons and they are as follows: 

  1. It creates and sustains a well-organised learning environment.

  2. Improves academic learning and fosters social-emotional growth.

  3. Increases students engagement and lowers negative classroom behaviour.

Taking the above into account, what are the components of classroom management? 

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New teachers' strategies for managing classrooms

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 25 January 2022, 13:00 SAST
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If there is a thing that you need to do as a new teacher that you need to do is smile, be consistent and have fun. We understand that sometimes it is hard to know what is important and what should go to the bottom of your priority list. Everything takes a back seat to classroom management because if you can not effectively control your classroom, nothing will work as it should. You must master this one area first otherwise teaching can be especially unforgiving.

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Foolproof strategies for new teachers

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 21 January 2022, 12:15 SAST
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When stepping into a classroom for the first time as a teacher, you should be ready for everything that you might not have been taught in college. Here are a few strategies for you as a new teacher that you can use for a strong start in front of your class.

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A message to educators

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 19 January 2022, 13:00 SAST
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Source: study.com

Dear Educators,

We understand that you have plenty on your plate and we want you to start off your year right. The frustrations from getting to know your students, creating lesson plans and mastering classroom management can get overwhelming. So here are some things to keep in mind as you begin the year. 

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Equipping new teachers for success

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 18 January 2022, 12:10 SAST
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This is all that new teachers need when coming into this profession. After all, no one can say that they were prepared for everything that was thrown at them in their first year of teaching. Providing the above from the onset will help make a huge difference and here is how we can go on about that: 

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Building blocks for educators

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 13 January 2022, 10:25 SAST
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If there is one thing that you should know it is this, there is no doubt that there will be successes and failures in your first year of teaching. Starting out your journey in an unfamiliar environment with new faces and processes can cause frightening anticipation. 

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Teaching tips for new teachers

Posted by Hlengiwe Zwane on 11 January 2022, 12:00 SAST
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The first day as a teacher in any school or a classroom might have you feeling excited and anxious all at the same time. You can never be fully prepared for this experience and especially if it is your first year being an educator. Even the experienced teachers feel anxious, facing new students and challenges at the beginning of every school year. Take a deep breath, take in your surrounding and remind yourself of all you have done to get to this point, a successful start. Here are some tips to help you make a positive start and have an impact on your students: 

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