A presentation on the character of a 21st century teacher

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2.  This is the type of teacher that is able to adjust to new circumstances in the
classroom or any other environment. This teacher is always ready for change and
is able to modify any plan for new contexts
Example 1
The CAT teacher had planned to use the polleverywhere app in the invitation phase
of her lesson but all the computers are struggling with Wi-Fi connectivity so she
decides that she will use a game to introduce the game instead without wasting
time waiting for the Wi-Fi connectivity to be fixed.

3. Example 2
The teacher planned the lesson and has all her resources organised and ready. As
she progresses with the lesson she notices that the learners are not understanding
the content as she had expected. She then quickly alters the lesson to fit the context
of the learners so that they are better able to understand the content and apply it
appropriately in the future.
Both these examples show how as a teacher I will always need to have a plan B or
even a plan C and also to prioritise my learners learning

4.  This teacher effectively translates instructions to learners. This is a teacher that
effectively communicates with his/her learners both about content and about the
learners themselves.
Example 1
The teacher comes in the classroom and instructs the learners on what they need to do
during the chemical experiment, This teacher is clear and understandable during these
instructions and this results in the learners knowing exactly what they need to do. The
teacher is effective in her instruction .

5. Example 2
The life orientation teacher occasionally speaks to the learners individually about
how they are doing and if they are okay. She does this so that she understands how
best to relate t these learners during her lessons and also to ensure that the
learners are doing well mentally and emotionally for them to cope with the content
matter.
Both these examples show how as a teacher I will need to ensure that I
communicate effectively with my learners and that they are also able to speak to
me as their teacher in order for teaching and learning to be effective in the
classroom.

6.  This is a teacher that makes deliberate and conscious decisions to learn daily, both
from her learners and from others around her so that she is able to teach the learners
with a better understanding. This teacher does not mind learning from her learners
Example 1
The grade 10 English teacher decides that after they read through the novel she would
hear from the learners what they think, that they would decipher this novel by
themselves before she begins to guide and scaffold them. By doing this she also learns
different ways to view this novel and to understand it.

7. Example 2
The teacher uses learner-centred teaching methods and strategies in the classroom
to allow the learners to explore the content and to be motivated to learn.
Both these examples show how I will need to focus on the development of the
learners and how I should allow them to be collaborators in the classroom

8.  This teacher can look at others ideas and envisage how they would use these in
their class. The teacher is able to see how different ideas can be implemented into
the classroom before they are even implemented.
Example 1
A teacher is meant to teach CAT but the school does not have any computers so the
teacher decides to draw the computer on the board for the leaners, if they are doing
Microsoft then the teacher would draw the specific Microsoft programs onto the
board so that the learners are able to see what it looks like.

9. Example 2
The teacher recognises that the learners are demotivated and their marks are not
looking good, but decides that she will not focus on that but rather show the
learners what their potential is beyond what they are currently achieving.
Both these examples exemplify how as a teacher I should never be limited by
whatever the current situation is but that I should focus on the vision I have for my
classroom and my learners. To persevere beyond the current

10.  This teacher is a able to take charge of the classroom, ensure discipline and to
guide the learners to be better people. This teacher I able to manage and direct
the classroom environment
Example 1
The teacher can see that the learners are getting disruptive during lessons and are
missing out on the mportant aspects of the lesson, so the teacher decides to develop
a new set of classroom rules together with the learner s ad also the discipline
measures that will be taken should they fail to follow these rules.

11. Example 2
The teacher recognises that the learners are getting distracted during lessons and
they seem to not want to learn and engage during lessons, so the teacher has a
discussion with the learners about this and manages to understand the reason for
their behaviour so that they can solve this particular issue.
Both these examples exemplify that I should be able to ensure discipline in the
classroom and that I as a teacher should know hoe to manage my classroom and
guide my learners.

12.  This is a teacher that is able to mode the behaviours that she expects from her
learners. This teacher leads by example. The teacher should model the values she
expects the learners to acquire.
Example 1
The teacher does not want the learners speaking when others are speaking and
wants them to respect one another as classmates so she does the same. She also
keeps quiet and listens when her learners are speaking without interrupting them
and she treats them with respect as members of the classroom.

13. Example 2
The teacher wants the learners to keep the classroom clean and to also be organised
with their work, so she ensures that she is always prepared and organised when
she comes to class, she also does not litter or make a mess in the classroom.
Both these examples show me how I will have to carry myself as a teacher, that my
learners are going to learn a lot from my actions and they will be observant of that
so I should also model what I expect.

14.  This is a trait of a teacher that is not a sole proprietor in the classroom, but does not
have difficulty working together with others for the greater good of the learners. A
teacher that recognises the importance of teamwork and partnership.
Example 1
An economics teacher that struggles with the topic of inflation recognises that the other
economics teacher in the school seems to understand this topic even better and
organises with this teacher that they swap classes for that topic and she would teach
her class whatever other topic they are dealing with in order for her learners to better
understand the concept of inflation.

15. Example 2
A grade 12 business studies teacher realises the complexity of the topic of
investments in the syllabus and partners with another business studies teacher at a
nearby school for them to teach this topic together so that her learners experience
the different ways this topic can be taught and also learn how this topic can be
relevant to their context.

16.  This is the type of teacher that does not mind thinking outside the box to elevate
the learners learning. This teacher is not afraid to try new strategies and to break
barriers so that her learners are motivated to learn and that they receive the best
kind of learning they can possibly get.
Example 1
The teacher tries a new teaching strategy that she saw online in the classroom and
incorporates different ICT’s to motivate the learners to learn more about the
content.

17. Example 2
A teacher that normally uses traditional teaching strategies recognises that tis is
not effective for her classroom an learners are not motivated and the teacher
decides to switch to the flipped classroom method, which is new and scary for the
teacher but the teacher still goes ahead because of the benefits this would have for
her learners.
Both these examples show just how important risk taking is as a teacher that I
cannot remain in my comfort zone and expect my learners to be motivated to learn
and to be engaged with the content.

18. The End!!