‘Hashtag we teach the nation’ Those who follow me on Twitter @BTlhobogang would have realised that I use the #WeTeachTheNation on many of my tweets, especially those that are about education issues. Now let us take this post as one of my endeavors towards the “we teach the nation” agenda. The subject of discussion …
Wear your outfit like it’s your mission statement
Whoever came up with the description of teaching as a humble profession should be held accountable for the 'suffering' that teachers suffer. A Moment of silence, followed by a standing ovation for all the teachers in the world… I celebrate my profession every day. I remain hopeful that very soon there will be a global …
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To life-long learning and facing fears
Tossing Graduation Hat“You look like a student” A colleague once said this to me. I know it is subject to different interpretations, but I took it as a compliment. I took it to mean I look young and carefree. I know being a student is not one of the cool things, so is being …
Who are my students?
Who are my students? To answer this one I had to answer the “who am I” aspect first. Maybe there is some irony in this..."As I learnt how to teach, I learnt who I am." Well, teaching developed my character .When I look back now I see how crucial it was that I had to …
Welcome to the classroom
Got the qualification! Ready to deliver! I still don't understand why no one had told me the qualification was just a license to allow me into the classroom. To practice and play the role a teacher is entrusted with I needed more. First I was frustrated. I had never imagined students who could not speak …
