Answer to Question #298101 in English for PHUMZILE ZONDI

Question

Your school in rural village of the KwaZulu‐Natal Province has received one Natural Science and Technology teacher from Cuba – Mr Rodriguez – through an exchange programme between Cuba and South Africa. Mr Rodriguez has asked you to explain to him what it would take to be an effective and successful teacher in South Africa. Write a short essay on what you should tell Mr Rodriguez

Answer 1

The skills needed to teach effectively involve more than just experience in an academic field. You need to interact with people and help them understand a new way of seeing the world. This is no easy task! Although there are many different ways to teach effectively, good instructors have several qualities in common. They are prepared, set clear and fair expectations, have a positive attitude, are patient with students and regularly evaluate their teaching. They can adjust their teaching strategies to fit both the students and the material, recognizing that different students learn in different ways. As a teacher, you are a role model who sets the tone for the class. Your students are more likely to reciprocate if you can show enthusiasm and commitment. Conversely, when you are negative, unprepared, or impatient, these qualities will be reflected in the attitudes of your students. Undergraduate students at Georgetown have high expectations of their instructors, and they also have many competing interests beyond the course you are teaching. Give them a reason to remember your class as an essential part of their college experience!