When the Principal is also a C.A.T. teacher

Well done.

When the Principal is also a C.A.T. teacher: An information staff meeting when the Principal is informed of some very bad news.

First Year Student Guide

This was also a topic that was discussed at a meeting earlier today 19 August 2016. See my previous Blog:

"Teaching the student, rather than just teaching the content"

Well here (underneath) is the link to the complete guide for first year students. This is to assist you in your decision to go and study after school. 

First Year Student Guide

Please make use of this and also give it to someone who might consider to study future in the future. 

"Teaching the student, rather than just teaching the content"

I had the privilege to visit the CPUT Bellville campus today - 19 August 2016, to be part of a group discussion about "Teaching the student, rather than just teaching the content"

 Dr Virginia Lee was our host for this session.

Thank You Guys

Today I started my day with a high! I just purchased a piece of land/lot at my Teaching Practice school, meaning I fell my butt off. How clever can you be, if you forgot the last step down the stairs. I'm my laptop and I are fine but my ego is shattered. This all happen when I was addressing learners for not being in class. 

This happened in slow motion, the journey to my knees took forever, but it was like Flash and the learners were there to support me. Thank you gentlemen, I don’t know if I must appreciate the help or feel embarrass that they witnessed my stupidity. Whahahahaha. All is well and i needed a good laugh. 

Starting with real lessons today and looking forward to it. Will keep you updated 

What did you do for Mandela day?

WHAT IS MANDELA DAY?

I have copied this information for http://www.mandeladay.com/ 

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead” – Nelson Mandela 

Nelson Mandela International Day was launched in recognition of Nelson Mandela’s birthday on 18 July, 2009 via unanimous decision of the UN General Assembly. 

It was inspired by a call Nelson Mandela made a year earlier, for the next generation to take on the burden of leadership in addressing the world’s social injustices when he said that “it is in your hands now”. 

It is more than a celebration of Madiba’s life and legacy. It is a global movement to honour his life’s work and act to change the world for the better.

WHAT OTHERS ARE DOING TO COMMEMORATE THE DAY

Teaching Practice Part 2

This is "The night before" the big day. Tomorrow I will be embarking on my second teaching practice exploration. I am so excited yet so freaking scared. New school, new challenges and new memories. I love what I do because I do what I love. 

I feel like I know nothing lol. Why? you might ask, well having all my knowledge in English (in my head) and having to teach in Afrikaans. This to me is a challenge. I have to Google to understand my own home language. So hilarious, don’t you think.

I have to mention also that I’m staying with the nicest aunty ever. I’ve been here 2 minutes and I feel welcome. I’m very grateful!

So for the next 4 weeks I will try and keep you up to date with my teaching experience. 

Top 100 Tools for Learning 2015

I have came across this information and I must say it was very informational. If you want to be a good teacher make use of tools that can assist you. (This was copied and paste - not my own, but its very helpful)

Top 100 Tools for Learning 2015 (Click here to view PowerPoint Presentation)

TOP 100 TOOLS FOR LEARNING 2015 Compiled by Jane Hart of the Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies from the votes of over 2,000 learning professionals worldwide 9th Annual Learning Tools Survey 

About the List The Top 100 Tools for Learning 205 list - the result of the 9th Annual Learning Tool Survey - has been compiled by Jane Hart from the votes of over 2,000 learning professionals worldwide, working in both education and workplace learning. Brief details of each tool in the list appear on the following slides, and include a quote from a voter as well as the change from their position on the 2014 list. Follow the links for more information about the tools. New tools, tools that are back on the list and tools that have moved up the list significantly are starred with the icon (right) in the top-right hand corner of the slide. “A learning tool is any software, online tool or service that you use either for personal or professional learning, for teaching or training, or for creating e-learning.