As we know, in most cases, teachers cannot just be the teacher. We are often asked (or made) to take up space in the school in a variety of other capacities. These range from being the Sports/Cultural Administrator of a particular extracurricular activity, or being HOD of a subject or discipline, or Grade Head, even... Continue Reading →
Thoughts on Teacher Mentorship
Mentorship is a sacred relationship which takes a lot of effort. Too be honest a bit more effort than I thought. I've always known that I'm a person who is happy to share my own personal experiences in hopes that it will help or even empower someone else. That's always been one-shots/once off, mentorship for... Continue Reading →
The Parent-Teacher Relationship
It takes a village to raise a child. It starts with the parents and the surrounding community which includes relatives and close family friends in the very early stages, teaching basic manners and basic communication skills and then it includes the school and teachers at that school who equip them with knowledge to conquer their... Continue Reading →
Chronic Teacher Fatigue
"If you aren't exhausted as a teacher at the end of the day , you haven't done your job." Someone I know It is very true that being a tocker can be very mentally, emotionally, and physically taxing. I would be surprised if I met a teacher who said that they never feel tired at... Continue Reading →
Teaching is a Social Justice Act
A teacher's classroom can be and is a vehicle for the change we hope to see in society. The thing is, that vehicle can turn incredibly right for positive change, or it can be the cause of a major N1 accident for negative change. I recently attended Cape Town's Pride Festival - Mardi Gras. The... Continue Reading →