To create a blog and start blogging was a challenge and through that I have learned to begin something and to finish it. Once again. It also allowed me to see the interest of my fellow FET:1 students and their hobbies. It also showed a little side of how creative they are.
After a while as I grew into the blogging thing I started to like it :) . It created a platform for me to write small personal messages and share my feelings and thoughts. It allowed me to see my writing skills and might have evolved into my new favourite hobbie.
Wrinting!!
Friday, 16 October 2015
Is it necessary to intergrate social media in the classroom? How can I use forums like blogs, facebook, twitter etc to be a better teacher.
I don't believe it is necessary to bring social media into the classroom. It opens up distractions in the classroom. Students will not focus on their schoolwork because other people at home will try to create conversations and learners will be distracted.
They will use the internet to look at images, videos etc. Social media is created to socialize outside of the classroom. In the classroom the focus will be education and in some instances learning how to socialize outside of the classroom by teaching children certain principles of how to behave and act in public. Not to teach them how to bring social media in the classroom. I believe that where we are moving now in technology, media in the classroom can lead to less effective learning and teaching. Back in the days when writing from the blackboard and educating without computers teachers and learners were much more connected to the subjects and learning in general.
Lately education is something teachers prepare 1 hour before class. They put the information on their laptop and read it off the screen. Learners don't have to copy it or take notes because they can fetch it later via the internet.
So much less effort and so much less education!
They will use the internet to look at images, videos etc. Social media is created to socialize outside of the classroom. In the classroom the focus will be education and in some instances learning how to socialize outside of the classroom by teaching children certain principles of how to behave and act in public. Not to teach them how to bring social media in the classroom. I believe that where we are moving now in technology, media in the classroom can lead to less effective learning and teaching. Back in the days when writing from the blackboard and educating without computers teachers and learners were much more connected to the subjects and learning in general.
Lately education is something teachers prepare 1 hour before class. They put the information on their laptop and read it off the screen. Learners don't have to copy it or take notes because they can fetch it later via the internet.
So much less effort and so much less education!
Tuesday, 13 October 2015
How did teaching practice change my idea of how i see myself as a teacher?
Teaching practice took me right into reality. It allowed me to see children for how they behave in school. It is not the learners you get to know on papers but the ones you get to face in reality. The learner you use to be in school. The friend who never listened, focused or showed respect in school. You get to meet learners that might potentially cause your colleague to quit and leave the education system.
It was very challenging but a good challenge. It reflected of where I stood as an educator and on what I need to improve. It also made space to point out my good points. It showed me my relationship with the children and how they saw me. It showed me my teaching skills and through that, my eyes were enlightened on how I need to improve and how much space there was to improve as an educator. It made me realize that I am a first year and I need to really step up my game to survive in this industry. It showed me that education is not for the faint hearted and you need a strong character, great ambition and a big love for children to make it work in the education industry.
It was very challenging but a good challenge. It reflected of where I stood as an educator and on what I need to improve. It also made space to point out my good points. It showed me my relationship with the children and how they saw me. It showed me my teaching skills and through that, my eyes were enlightened on how I need to improve and how much space there was to improve as an educator. It made me realize that I am a first year and I need to really step up my game to survive in this industry. It showed me that education is not for the faint hearted and you need a strong character, great ambition and a big love for children to make it work in the education industry.
How do I see myself as a teacher?
I see myself as a structured teacher knowing what he wants to achieve and setting goals and due dates to achieve it. I will be a very formal and well dressed teacher for I believe that you dress the way you want to be addressed. The school is a very professional and formal platform. How you act and react will have an impact on how the learners will look up to you. I can bet on it that I will not be the learners favorite educator because I am very strict in the classroom and choose to keep it that way. It sets boundaries that there is space between the educator and the learner. A professional environment created to ensure healthy education and respect from both the learner and educator.
Why I want to be a teacher and the characteristics of a 'good' teacher and do I think I will be a 'good' teacher?
There was a time in my life when I was lost. Tossed to and fro with no direction in life. I rebelled against all what is right and chose to move aside from the narrow road. I had no self respect and also no respect for those around me but by the grace of God I found mercy and by His grace I was set free. By the Blood of Jesus my eye sight was enlightened and my life had found it's purpose.
Just a short description of what I went through and how I found my way back in life. Through the trails and adversities I decided that what I went through. Bad choices mistakes and failures. I can warn others on the wrong choices I made. I have the ability to lead them and direct them towards what is important in life. I found education as the perfect platform to reach out to others who still has the best and the worst of life ahead of them. To help children in difficulties, through it and how to overcome it. Not only is the wisdom of books important but also the wisdom and knowledge about life and choices. To pass their subjects and school journey and trying to make a better life for themselves.
I know I will be a good teacher by the end of my four year course. Right now there is so much room for improvement and characteristics that I still have to work on. I believe that by the help of the best of lecturers I will achieve that. I know who I am, what I want and where I want to go in life.
I believe that a 'good' teacher knows who he/she is, where he/she wants to go. He or she must be a good leader and leading by example. A good teacher is always prepared and has a life force that hungers to succeed and grow as a person. To never stop educating him or herself to be fit in all areas of wisdom knowledge and revelation.
Just a short description of what I went through and how I found my way back in life. Through the trails and adversities I decided that what I went through. Bad choices mistakes and failures. I can warn others on the wrong choices I made. I have the ability to lead them and direct them towards what is important in life. I found education as the perfect platform to reach out to others who still has the best and the worst of life ahead of them. To help children in difficulties, through it and how to overcome it. Not only is the wisdom of books important but also the wisdom and knowledge about life and choices. To pass their subjects and school journey and trying to make a better life for themselves.
I know I will be a good teacher by the end of my four year course. Right now there is so much room for improvement and characteristics that I still have to work on. I believe that by the help of the best of lecturers I will achieve that. I know who I am, what I want and where I want to go in life.
I believe that a 'good' teacher knows who he/she is, where he/she wants to go. He or she must be a good leader and leading by example. A good teacher is always prepared and has a life force that hungers to succeed and grow as a person. To never stop educating him or herself to be fit in all areas of wisdom knowledge and revelation.
Tuesday, 6 October 2015
Hi all wonderful, courage's, more than overcomers and highly favoured bloggers.
I trust all is well and good. Blogging is completely new to me and what a difficult road it was to set it up :-) I just want to say hi to you all and wish you all the best for this day. Remember you are made special and unique. The Lord never repeated on your prints. You are here for a specific purpose. Stay true to who you are and believe in yourself. Let the Lord be your GPS and lead you on the path of righteousness.
Enjoy your day!
Lotsa Love!!
I trust all is well and good. Blogging is completely new to me and what a difficult road it was to set it up :-) I just want to say hi to you all and wish you all the best for this day. Remember you are made special and unique. The Lord never repeated on your prints. You are here for a specific purpose. Stay true to who you are and believe in yourself. Let the Lord be your GPS and lead you on the path of righteousness.
Enjoy your day!
Lotsa Love!!
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