HOW WOULD YOU MAINTAIN DISCIPLINE OR GOOD BEHAVIOUR IN YOUR

CLASSROOM?

My classroom management plan is to make my classroom to feel like home to

every student.

I want them to feel valued intelligent, safe and comfortable.

I will instil the culture of respecting, kindness and caring for each other

Work together with learners to outline the classroom rules and make sure they
understand the consequences.

HOW WOULD YOU DEAL WITH LEARNERS DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS NOW THAT
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT HAS BEEN ABOLISHED?
IMPOSITION:

 Being assigned to write “I will not talk in the class” 100 times, neatly, on lined paper.
Example: if he or she is talking in the class

Take away privileges

 Whenever a fun trip or a movie is organised, the mischievous students are single out and not
allowed to go along with the class, missing out on all the fun and excitement.
 Since some of the learners are lacking parental attention, as a teacher I will try to assess the
background of his/ her behaviour as a result I will assign a duty for that learner, this way
he/she will feel being important. eg. Like distributing books.

IQMS/APPRAISAL: INTEGRATEDQUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

ROLES:

 To measure the professional development of educators

 To provide an instrument, not only to educators but also to school management
and management at circuit and district level
 To monitor professional development

CAPS: CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT POLICY STATEMENT

ROLES:

 To provide details on what teachers need to teach and assess on a grade by grade and
subject by subject basis
SASA : SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOLS ACT

ROLES:

 To provide for a uniform system for the organisation, governance, and funding of schools
 To amend and repeal certain laws relating to school
 To provide for matter connected therewith.

SACE: SOUTH AFRICAN COUNCIL FOR EDUCATORS

SACE is council that was established to professionalise teaching In order to determine standard to its
members.

ROLES:

 To establish minimum criteria and procedures for registration of educators

 To keep register of all the names of all the persons who are registered
 To promote professional development of educators
 Give advice regarding the distribution of teachers

What will you do to the learners with barriers to learning ?

 It will depend to the type of barrier, for instance if the learner is using wheelchair I
will motivate the school management to make the classroom setting accommodate
his or her situation.
 As a teacher I will try to create a platform for cooperation between parent,
psychologists and other school staff.
 I will try to channel my teaching style to accommodate his or her needs, for instance
if he or she is experiencing visual difficulties I will put him or her in a position that
will make him or her see what is written on the board.
 Provide extra time for assessment and giving tests orally instead of in writing

Duties of a teacher
 Total development of the abilities and talents of
learners
 Evaluation of and feedback on learner`s work
 Maintenance of order and discipline
 Supervision of extramural activities
What will you do if the learners did not pass your subject?
 Find the reason why they failed
  Try to pick the part that they mostly poorly performed
 Seek help from your colleagues about that part
 Engage parents to help learners with their homework activities

What will you do to the leaners in classroom when you

urgently called to the meeting with the principal?

 tell the learners that you are being called to the meeting
 put away the tools that may endanger the lives of learners
 give them the activity that will keep them busy
 assign a responsibility to the class leader

Why do you think we should hire you?

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WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAVE A CONFICT WITH A COLLEAGUE SMT AND SGB

 Admit that there is a problem between you and a colleague

 Identify the problem
 Do not attempt to resolve the problem while you are still angry, try to
get calm first
 Arrange a special meeting where you are going to discuss the problem
and resolve it.
 It the problem is out of control, try to include a third part.
 TELL US ABOUT YOUR SELF

My name is ……………………. I am a qualified educator, holding a bachelor of education (specialises in

intermediate and senior phase) with …………… years post qualified experience gained at
Entembisweni Primary School.

 I am a hard worker, passionate, consistent and discipline

 I like change and developing myself
 I like challenges and I always face them, meaning I do not run away from them

Why do you apply for the post?

 Because I am looking for a job an educator

 I want to advance my career in education department
 I want to grow a plough knowledge that I have gained from the University and in my
previous job.
 I want to develop myself and become an expert in my job description

Why do you think we should hire you/ why do you think you are the best candidate for the post?

 It will be unfair of me to compare myself with others.

 But looking at the combination of skills and experience that I have acquired for this job I see
myself as the best candidate for the job.
 My commitment and excellent work standard will add the standard will add value to your
school.
 I am a fast learner, for instance I had to learn a totally new operation system in my last job
and I was up and running within a couple of weeks.
 My experience as a teacher of a larger team will contribute positively to your school
 I am enthusiastic about the new challenges in this position
 I am a motivated person who brings about additionally quality and strong analytically and
problem solving ability
 I am a hard worker who is flexible and passionate with strong communication skills

Tell us about your strengths

 I can work under a lot of pressure.

 I am amazing problem solver
 I am a persistence person and I do not give up easily for instance when working with
learners with barriers learning I go an extra mile trying different styles of teaching
 I can make good decision under a lot of pressure.
 I can be able to work under a little or no supervision
 I am willing to learn new things, easily adapt, friendly, reliable, .expressive and punctual.
 I can work well in a team as well as an individually.

Weaknesses
 I used to experience some difficulties when it comes to installing a new printer into a
computer.
 The school used to hire IT technicians when they have purchased a new printer
 I eventually decided to go and seek information at an internet café and that helps a lot
because from there the school stops spending funds in IT technicians.

How can you handily pressure

 I work well under pressure because I prepare for it before it comes

 I try to try to stay calm as possible and focus to get the job done.
 I prioritise my responsibilities so I have a clear idea of what is needed to be done
 That helps me to effectively manage pressure

Where do you see yourself in five years to come?

 My long term goals involve growing in a company where I can continue to learn and
contribute as much of value as I can.
 Once I gained additional experience I would like to move through the ranks of my job
 I would like to see myself as an expert in my job description

What change would you bring to the school?

 As good team player in my previous job, I was a member of different committees and
contributed valuable ideas that promote the smooth working of the school. For instance I
once come up with an Idea of taking some of the school activities to the press. That
promoted the school to the community at large. I think this can yield a positive result in this
school.
 I am the type of teacher who shares with my peers the classroom experiences that I have
had, whether bad or good.
 I do this because I believe that this is the best way for me and other teachers to improve our
teaching.
 In this way, I get to share with them the best of my skills and, in return they share with me
the best of their skills.
 I also find that this is a very good way to learn how to handily the situations that is difficult
and unusual.
 The feeling of not being alone, but being part of a team of teachers, is what I can bring to
the school
 This will help build morale and a great working environment.