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An Ideal teacher (from the 15 statements of awareness) that the school needs.

                   1.  An ideal teacher is critically conscious, socially just and inclusive of all children and

                       the cultural funds of knowledge, they possess. In this regard, cultural inclusion and
                       the value of indigenous knowledge, so that all ways of knowing are incorporated

                       into teaching and learning.
                   2.  An  ideal  teacher is  a  role  model  and  he/she  subscribe  to  a  pedagogy of  care

                       (Nodding, 1988) because the emotional, physical and social well-being of children

                       a primary concern (in line with Maslow’s hierarchy of needs) before successful
                       teaching and learning is possible.

                   3.  An ideal teacher welcomes parents and communities as equal partners and works

                       to  include  their  engagement  in  teaching  and  learning  through  constant
                       communication and feedback.

                   4.  An ideal teacher embraces the change 4IR will bring into the classroom specifically
                       and  into  life  in  general.  Children  are  taught  adaptive  expertise  and  innovative

                       approaches  towards  addressing  constant  change.  Effective inclusion  of  AI  and
                       other technology towards an evolution of learning is embraced in the classroom

                       and beyond.

                   5.  An ideal teacher knows that true learning begins with a question, with a stimulus
                       of curiosity and discovery and in an environment where learners feel safe enough

                       to fail. The concept of failing forward (learning from mistakes) is rewarded and
                       acknowledged.

                   6.  An ideal teacher teaches today the kind of learning children need for tomorrow. In
                       this regard creativity, innovation, critical thinking and problem solving which are

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                       needed as 21  century skills are focused on through innovative and self-organized
                       learning environments that are deliberately and mindfully created.
                   7.  An  ideal  teacher  irrespective  of  specialization  is  also  a  teacher  of  language.

                       Literacy  support  happens  through  content  and  language  integrated  learning.

                       Language  is  considered  a  resource  and  space  is  opened  for  every  learner  to
                       participate confidently and equally towards the bigger project of knowing.
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