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Statements of ideal Who is an ideal teacher?
1. An ideal teacher connects to children as human beings. Is a Human being
2. An ideal teacher is a role model and he/she subscribes to a For one to truly master the art of connecting
pedagogy of care with learners as human beings, he must be
3. An ideal teacher is critically conscious, socially just and human himself.
inclusive of all children
4. An ideal teacher is passionate about their area of study.
5. An ideal teacher is a creator of curriculum Teaches today for tomorrow
6. An ideal teacher irrespective of specialization is also a teacher
of language. Children of today are the leaders of
7. An ideal teacher teaches from where children are. tomorrow. Therefore, education today must
prepare them for that very tomorrow.
8. An ideal teacher knows that true learning begins with a
question
9. An ideal teacher knows that that the work of learning extends Embraces 4IR in the classroom
outside of the classroom
10. An ideal teacher teaches today the kind of learning children The school might not have resources to
embrace the 4IR in the classroom; however,
need for tomorrow
statement 7 clearly states that learning
11. An ideal teacher embraces the change 4IR will bring into the extends outside the classroom which means
classroom specifically technology which learners have access to at
12. An ideal teacher is a lifelong learner their homes can be used to further enhance
13. An ideal teacher makes no assumptions, but embraces diversity the process of learning.
14. An ideal teacher welcomes parents and communities as equal
partners
15. An ideal teacher is a researcher and leader with adaptive These three statements of ideal (combined with others) are the key in
expertise so that he/she works with others teaching at Thomas Mofolo Secondary due to its very complex context and
also limited resources available.
