LIFE OF A TEACHER
Completing the three days in the “Life of a Teacher” was an eye-opening experience. It was far more work than I had anticipated. There is hardly any time to sit back and relax. Except maybe in the staff room during break, but even there, work finds you. I realized that teaching is only a small part of the job; there is so much more involved beyond delivering content. Despite this, I felt confident and capable of taking on the challenge. My organizational and adaptability skil
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ONLINE MICROTEACHING
Teaching my online microteaching lesson was an enriching and eye-opening experience. It allowed me to put pedagogical theory into practice in an online setting. My lesson was on the Colonisation of the Cape: 17 th -18th Centuries from the Grade 7 Social Sciences (History) CAPS curriculum. I focused on revising the lifestyles of the San, Khoi, and African Farmers. This 10–15-minute segment formed part of the introductory phase of a 45-minute lesson. One of the greatest success
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MY SOCIAL ACTION PROJECT
During my service-learning experience, I had the opportunity to implement the Bee Thankful Post Box at Clarendon Park Primary School. This project allowed learners, teachers, staff, and visitors to express gratitude through short notes of appreciation. It helped create a culture of kindness and recognition within the school. Reflecting on the experience, I found that working in a group was both challenging and rewarding. Agreeing on ideas was not always easy, but I learned
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