MY SCHOOLING AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY

MY SCHOOLING AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY

In the world that we live in, technology is very important. In my schooling days I never had access to any sort of technology, we relied on books and the information given by teachers. To think that technology is increasingly growing it’s importance in the education sector, and yet the are learners or schools who are not connected like my school is annoying. In my school the was not even a lab not talk of computers or any other resources of technology. Due to the introduction of smart phones, I got own one too and I used it for my school research and projects but unfortunately I could use only at home at my own expense since phones were not allowed at the school premises. This is a proof that South Africa is not doing so great when it comes to education.

The importance of ICT training for teachers must be emphasized, since ICT will and can increase/empower our education system in South Africa. The more technology advances, the more benefits it provides for students at every education level. I believe that the technology that is used in the class room is helping the students to understand and grasp what they have been taught. It would have been much better if I only had access to technology in my schooling days, since it does wonders to the schools that are connected and learners are also getting improved access to educational opportunities.

The ICT programme must touch every school in South Africa, whether in the city or in the village in order to advance our education system. As a student teacher I would like to use ICT in my class, since learners can make use of technology to challenge their many subjects. Furthermore this shows that technology can be incorporated with good number of curriculums. What’s more lovely about technology is that kids who are yet to begin school can get ready by watching number of educational and game videos, this will give them their head start to education. 

MY FINAL YEAR AT ZIPHAKAMISENI SECONDARY SCHOOL, MPUMALANGA

 MY FINAL YEAR AT ZIPHAKAMISENI  SECONDARY SCHOOL, MPUMALANGA

KwaMhlanga (Phola Park) is an area that is dominated mostly by Ndebele clan and it is known for its vibrant cultural activities. Phola Park is a rural area and has only one secondary school, which is Ziphakamiseni Secondary School. This school was officially opened in 2004 and the first matric production was in 2006. The school is under the Nkangala circuit and was built by the local government. The are less distractions in the area because it still developing.

Geography, Life Sciences, Mathematical Literacy, Tourism, IsiNdbele HL, English FAL. This are the subject that I did and they were quite easy, because I never had difficulty and I always got good marks in tests. I  chose these subjects  not because I am the best at them, but because of their level of interest. Once you learn the basics of attractions, you’ll be so interested that you will want to learn more than what the textbook could offer. Although my best subject is geography, and english just seems to catch my attention more.

I matriculated at Ziphakamiseni Secondary School, the school had no computers not even an organised library. When we learn we relied on the textbook information or the information given by the teachers. Though i still think it would have been better if we had access to any type of technology in our various subjects.

I would like to thank all of my  teachers that have guided me through the steps of education. Some of these teachers are at Ziphakamiseni Secondary  School and some are at the past middle school that I’ve been going to. If it had not been for these teachers, I never would have known what education is capable of.  

MY FINAL YEAR AT ZIPHAKAMISENI SECONDARY SCHOOL, MPUMALANBGA

MY FINAL YEAR AT ZIPHAKAMISENI  SECONDARY SCHOOL, MPUMALANGA

KwaMhlanga (Phola Park) is an area that is dominated mostly by Ndebele clan and it is known for its vibrant cultural activities. Phola Park is a rural area and has only one secondary school, which is Ziphakamiseni Secondary School. This school was officially opened in 2004 and the first matric production was in 2006. The school is under the Nkangala circuit and was built by the local government. The are less distractions in the area because it still developing.

Geography, Life Sciences, Mathematical Literacy, Tourism, IsiNdbele HL, English FAL. This are the subject that I did and they were quite easy, because I never had difficulty and I always got good marks in tests. I  chose these subjects  not because I am the best at them, but because of their level of interest. Once you learn the basics of attractions, you’ll be so interested that you will want to learn more than what the textbook could offer. Although my best subject is geography, and english just seems to catch my attention more.

I matriculated at Ziphakamiseni Secondary School, the school had no computers not even an organised library. When we learn we relied on the textbook information or the information given by the teachers. Though i still think it would have been better if we had access to any type of technology in our various subjects.

I would like to thank all of my  teachers that have guided me through the steps of education. Some of these teachers are at Ziphakamiseni Secondary  School and some are at the past middle school that I’ve been going to. If it had not been for these teachers, I never would have known what education is capable of.  

MY PERSONAL TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

MY NAME IS BONGEKILE I HAVE ENROLLED FOR B Ed FOUNDATION PHASE PROGRAMME, IN THE UNIVERSITY OF MPUMALANGA…..

My goal as a teacher is to inspire, learn, change and educate because I realize the value of education and I want to affect positive change. As a teacher I want to inspire students in all aspects of their lives, I want to be children’s role models in order to encourage students to strive for greatness. Teach them to be committed and how to realize their full potential. Motivate them to participate, focus and inspire passion for language bring introverted students out of their shells. Leave a permanent mark that will last for a life time in a student’s life. I will learn as a teacher to best teach my students, because as a teacher learning something you do every day. As a teacher learning will expand my knowledge in my fields, through my career I will better understand how to communicate affectively and teach efficiently. Learn how to better handle stress and pressure and in will gain organizing skill from lesson plans and grading assignments. I want to bring change in my career field as a teacher. I want to change the face of education and the lives of students. In addition I want to be the best educator I can be. I want to inspire and motivate students to learn. I want to have different teaching methods in order to help student engage in learning.

I can explain the process of learning as the ability to acquire knowledge, to learn, aviate instruction and change in behavior as a result of experience. Therefore I can say that the process of learning can be complex because it includes an individual’s background and that influence the way a person learns.

I see learning as purposeful because students who learn are unique and may see learning situation in a different view point and the response to learning may differ, because each student acts in accordance with what she sees in a situation. Learning is a result of experience since learning is an individual process and therefore a teacher cannot do an experience for them but students can learn by their personal experience. I can further state all learning is by experience even though it take place in different forms, other learning experiences involve the whole while others may be based only on hearing and memory. Learning can be diverse because as an educator I may see student’s objectives as only to train their memory and muscles but only to find that they are underestimating the potential of the teaching situation, Students can learn much more than expected if they fully exercise their minds and feelings. Learning process can be classified by types of these processes and may include verbal elements, conceptual elements, emotional elements, perceptual elements and problem solving elements all taking place at once under a skillful educator.

The teaching process is based on principles of learning sometimes teaching can be effective therefore I see a process of teaching as instructional since an educator must prepare a lesson plan. A lesson plan should also include home study or other special preparation to be done by the students. It can further accomplish after reference to the syllabus or practical tests standards, I will use objectives as listed in the syllabus and make certain instructions that follow flow in a logical sequence from beginning to end. There are performed based objectives used to set measurable standards and explain desired performance for students and it usually involve the term behavioral objectives to explain conditions in which skills or behavior will be demonstrated under frame work and also the criteria.  In addition teaching and learning cannot succeed without the support and success of each other.

As a teacher my role is to positively interact with learners, create a safe atmosphere for my students and make effective learning environment for all students to improve the image of the school. I will commit and promote education, always modify the learning and teaching strategies and take part in professional development. As an educator providing helpful feedback in terms of assessment is my obligation therefore I will manage both summative and formative assessment in order to demonstrate my pastoral role. Try my best to develop a supportive empowering environment for learners and with parents also. Uphold the will to give sound knowledge of a subject content. Furthermore I shall address and identify student’s needs, make sure they are mentally and emotionally focused in learning.

The learners role in teaching and learning situation is to engage actively in learning activity demonstrate their knowledge and understanding, review their learning through self-assessment. Learners must reflect on teaching practice to evaluate materials, have information skill and interact with others. They must have punctuality submit their work or task on the due date.

The optimal learning can take place in a context of autonomy support which includes parents support and proof that they have significant influence on student’s perception offer them opportunity to provide meaningful rationales for their not performing in less important activities. In involvement parents will take part in their children’s education tell them the importance of schooling and its value. Make the learning environment consistent and predictable to enable students self-regulate their academic behaviors more efficiently.

My value as a teacher is to expand educational opportunities in many ways that are life changing for children/ communities or nations, operate in openness make sure that the change I affect is significant and sustainable. I have applied certain values which are leadership, intellectual curiosity, integrity and honesty to guide and underpin my practice successfully.