Monday morning (14 March 2016), I had the
pleasure of being a Grade R teacher’s assistant, even though it was only for an
hour and a half. What an eye-opener. She had to step out for a moment, which became
quite a few minutes. What to do with 29 jumping Jacks. First of all, some
exercises. (I am a Martial Artist, so why not warming up!) Was so cute, them
jumping around with so much energy on a Monday morning! After that we started
to exchange weekend stories. Interesting how eager they were to share with me their
stories. (O! and they addressed me as “Teacher”)
I’m currently studying to become a
qualified FET (Further Education Training) teacher. (Grade 10 – 12 and at any
FET Collage) Being in foundation phase for just an hour and a half, I gained
total respect for my friend being a Grade R teacher. Her classroom management
was very effective, using song to get the learners attention, and it worked. She mentioned that she has a few problematic learners, and how she works with them.
She was very comfortable in the class with all the diversity between learners.
She never treated any learner better or worst then the next learner.
Last but not least, the way she greeted the
learners at the end of the day, was so cute. Kissing her fist while the learner
kisses his/her own fist and then bumping each other’s kissing fist. The
learners loved it. (appropriate for grade R)
I’m very excited about my next venture. I
will be doing my Teaching Practice at my old school for 4 weeks. Please follow
my blog and journey with me.
Yes, the best stars work for it! Move forward!
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ReplyDeleteLuv it. You are a born teacher!!!
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