Answer to Question #305009 in English for Nonhlanhla Precious Mahlasela

Question

How does a student as a factor contribute to teachers daily practice.

Answer 1

To ensure improved educational outcomes for children and young people, it is essential that teachers adapt and change their teaching practice in accordance with new and emerging pedagogies and techniques. Despite its importance, many teachers find changing their practice a challenge, and this study sought to determine the factors that contribute towards teacher practice change. Using a realistic evaluation design, two participants were interviewed to identify factors which facilitated or inhibited teacher practice change in a primary school.