Education: Back to Basics Imbizo 2011, 29-30 November 2011.

1. Group 5
Creating a culture of teaching and
learning

2. 1. Values
• Discussion points:
– Different cultures and belief systems do not
detract from common value systems
– Lecturers largely determine the campus/college
culture
– They set acceptable norms within the first seconds
of the first class
– Outside factors have an impact (social/home)
– Institutional differences influence value systems

3. Values continued
• The college vision and value statement set the
tone
• Develop respect for individuals along with
accountability for individual’s actions
• RESOLUTIONS:
– Lecturer attitudes and values sets the tone and
establishes values
– Lecturer has a nurturing role
– Values must be clearly Communicated, Consistently,
with clear Consequences

4. Values continued
– Communication of values must be consistently re-
inforced, buy-in assured
– Not negotiated
– Orientation programme plays a vital role
– Induction programme for new staff

5. 2. Trust
• Resolutions:
– Give responsibility
– Delegate responsibly
– Reward Competence
– Capacitate and state your expectations
– No favouritism and be truthful and transparent
– Complement a job well-done
– Affirm and show respect
– Encourage initiative

6. 3. Time on Task
• Resolutions:
– Finish what you start
– Inculcate good time management habits
– Make time management a value
– Positive re-inforcement
• Ie reward good behaviour rather than spend too much
time and energy on punitive measures example:
reward attendance rather than punish absence

7. 4. Job Descriptions
• Resolutions:
– Must be clarity on expected roles and functions
– Regular review of roles and responsibilities
(Perhaps through performance review?)
– Understand your professional role as an educator
– Display empathy
– Find within yourself intrinsic motivators
– Have absolute clarity on your goals