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Question: 1. What is a professional teacher? (1) 2. Read the given scenarios below and indicate whether in each scenario the teacher acted in a professional manner or not? Give two reasons for each scenario to support your stance. (39) Scenarion1 Mrs Karateka is a grade 7 maths teacher. Whatever the reason was, the teacher demonstrated several defensive holds during the class. She even demonstrated how to perform a chokehold using several of her students! Her demonstration was so effective that one of the students passed out, but fortunately, the student did not sustain any permanent injuries. Scenario 2 Pathetic, a grade 1 learner was accused of clogging the toilet by her teacher. Pathetic was ordered by her teacher to unclog the toilet with her bare hands. The student had not clogged the toilet on purpose; it happened naturally. Yet the teacher told her to clean her waste and toilet paper out with her bare hands. Scenario 3 Mr Excitement is a soccer coach of Lotanang special school His team won a local school soccer tournament. Mr Excitement realised that the school transport was not around to transport the players back to the school. Without inquiring further about the school transport, Mr Excitement stuffed all 11 players into his Honda Accord. Two players rode in the front seat, seven in the back seat, and two other rode in the latched trunk. TOTAL 40
1. A professional teacher is one who exhibits professional behavior both inside and outside the classroom. They possess qualities such as deep knowledge of the subject matter, student-centered pedagogical techniques, effective communication skills, and the ability to create a conducive learning environment. They are reflective practitioners, continually striving to improve their practice, and are committed to professional ethics, maintaining a respectful and positive relationship with students, colleagues, parents, and the larger community. Scenario 1: Mrs. Karateka did not act in a professional manner. Reason 1: She deviated from the subject she was meant to teach (maths), and introducing a completely unrelated topic (defensive holds), which is not within the school's curriculum and possibly beyond her professional expertise. Reason 2: She crossed a safety boundary by using her students to demonstrate potentially dangerous moves, thereby endangering a student's life. A professional teacher should prioritize students' health and safety. Scenario 2: The teacher in this scenario did not act in a professional manner. Reason 1: The teacher failed to handle the situation with respect and dignity. Making a student unclog a toilet, especially with bare hands, is unhygienic and degrading. Reason 2: The teacher does not possess problem-solving skills or emotional intelligence, which are vital characteristics of a professional teacher. Instead of understanding and addressing the situation in a respectful and effective manner, the teacher humiliated the student. Scenario 3: Mr. Excitement did not act in a professional manner. Reason 1: He neglected his duty of care towards his students by squeezing them into a small car, compromising their safety. Reason 2: Mr. Excitement failed to plan or inquire further about school transport. As a professional, he should have ensured proper logistic arrangements in advance to avoid such inconvenient situations. A professional teacher should exhibit good planning and organizing skills, keeping in mind the welfare and safety of his students.
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