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THE 21 CENTURY TEACHING IN PRIMARY SCHOOL

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Primary School teaching in the 21 century is quite
challenging but all efforts become rewarding when the
desired outcome is achieved. What are these desired
outcomes?
1. Academically sound learner
2. Morally upright personality (students who have the fear
of God)
3. Enhanced Self confidence (leadership and public
speaking skills which will enable the learners to
compete with their counterparts in the larger world)
4. Pupils with adventurous mindset (ready to take on
challenges and solve problems)

To achieve these goals, a good teacher should possess these
qualities:
a. Passion: Teach and encourage learning with great
passion and enthusiasm.
b. Care: Care for his / her pupils' welfare both in and Mrs. Elizabeth Chibiko
Head of Primary
out of school.
c. Patience: Tolerate and understand the learners' behaviour and outburst. .
d. Inspiration: Build the learners' self confidence and help them overcome their fears
with inspirational words.
e. Innovation: Being innovative and creative in his / her teaching approach
f. Team-spirit: Works with others in the field to achieve more for the learners
g. Role model: Teaching and leading pupils with good self examples.
h. Organisation. He / she should also be able to plan his/her lessons and activities
well to enable the learners apply the knowledge acquired.

Teachers should not rely on their residual knowledge. Lessons should be planned in such a
way that even the abstract lessons are made real in class. It should also be related to the
outside world. He / she should do research on the information they intend to share with
learners to ensure that they conform to the current realities. A good teacher should
upgrade himself /herself with these 21st century skills (4C+4C = THE 8Cs) and impart them
to his / her learners.

i. Communication
Teachers should be able to communicate well verbally, in writing, signs and body
language. They should also be mindful of their learners' age group when
communicating with learners. They should be able to guide their learners to learn
how to listen and communicate effectively as well as use technology and social
media to communicate effectively.

ii. Creativity
Learning instructors should be very creative. The Psychomotor (physical skills /

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