RESHMA MANGALPARSAD

STUDENT NUMBER: 33731888

ASSIGNMENT NUMBER: 05
UNIQUE NUMBER: 793044

BEING A PROFESSIONAL TEACHER

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 INTRODUCTION
A QUALITY EDUCATION FOR ALL TYPES OF LEARNERS:

 The point of a quality education is to help learners master basic

proficiency, but more than that, it is to encourage the development
of their humanity.
 As educators, it is our duty and responsibility to make sure that
each child receives a high quality education.
 It must be noted that not all learners learn in the same way, and
therefore should not be taught in the same way either.
 Different learning styles of learners require teachers to be creative.
 Teachers need to display humility to both learners and parents,
respect differences in learning, and solve problems from all angles.

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 LEARNERS FROM LOW INCOME
BACKGROUNDS
 Learners from low-income homes are automatically at a
disadvantage. Materially, they often do not have the
means for the resources they need for basic classroom
functions.
 They also often do not have the same academic support
as middle- or high-income peers and know less when they
arrive at school.
 When parents are unable to provide for their children,
that responsibility then falls on the schools and teachers.

WHAT CAN BE DONE?

 Stay positive.
 As a teacher, you can :
• Arrange for the donation of gifts around the holidays
• Create study sessions after school to help with
academics
• Work with organizations to make sure the family is
getting all possible help.
 Regardless of what you do, it’s best to be certain that a
poor child, who is often uncomfortable with their
situation, is treated with kindness and respect

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 LEARNERS FROM DIFFERENT
CULTURAL AND LINGUISTIC
BACKGROUNDS
 As teachers, we need to get to know
more about each learner. Learn
about their culture.
 Invite learners to show the class
about their heritage ie: show-and-
tell, story-telling, food tasting,
dancing, etc. Doing this will likely
raise the self-esteem of learners
and generate greater respect from
their peers.
 Encourage parents to participate in
their childs education. Advise
them to come often to school to
interact with the teacher.

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 HIGH ABILITY OR
HYPERACTIVE LEARNERS
 Learners with attention-deficit-hyperactivity
disorder may have trouble adapting to the discipline
of the school day, but that doesn't mean they can't
tackle challenging academic work.
 Learners need to be taught problem-solving
strategies.
 Teachers should focus on learners strengths rather
than their disabilities
 ADHD learners are more likely to tell more creative
stories so teachers should work with them and
encourage them to use their creativity

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 LEARNERS WITH DIVERSE
TALENTS
 Design more than one method of learning
for learners
 Recognize, respect, and reward creativity
 Be sensitive to cultural differences
 Understand and allow for different pacing
 Learners need the opportunity to show
their talents and learn in ways that work
for them. Then they can be pushed to
learning in ways that do not come so
easily

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LEARNERS WITH DISABILITIES
 In order to create an inclusive classroom where all learners are
respected, it is important to use language that prioritizes the learner
over his or her disability. Disability labels can be stigmatizing and
perpetuate false stereotypes where learners who are disabled are not as
capable as their peers. In general, it is appropriate to reference the
disability only when it is pertinent to the situation. For instance, it is
better to say “The learner, who has a disability” rather than “The
disabled learner” because it places the importance on the learner,
rather than on the fact that the learner has a disability.
 Disabilities can be temporary (such as a broken arm), relapsing and
remitting, or long-term.
 Training and support are critical to ensuring every learner's needs are
met.
 Teachers should review the needs of their learners with disabilities
prior to planning the week's lessons. Extra planning helps teachers
tailor their offerings to the learners needs.
 Varying how you approach learning helps not only the special needs
learners in your class; it can benefit the standard learners as well. By
demonstrating that there is more than one way to solve a problem or
learn a concept, you are preparing learners for life beyond school,
where thinking outside the box can reap huge rewards.

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 LEARNERS WITH LEARNING
DISABILITIES
THERE ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF LEARNING DISABILITIES AS A TEACHER, PROVIDING
THE BEST HELP TO CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES CAN BE CHALLENGING
THESE ARE SOME WAYS TOWARDS CREATING AN ALL-ROUND POSITIVE LEARNING
EXPERIENCE

 Use a tape recorder

For children with dyslexia, reading and processing written
words is tricky, as when printed on a page, they quite often appear jumbled or mixed up.
Rather than providing your student with a written handout, using a tape recorder is an effective
way of translating directions and instructions.
 Write key points or words on a whiteboard
Before beginning a new class or presentation, write the key words in a bullet pointed list on a
whiteboard and as you speak, refer back to them. This way, your student is learning to
associate speech with words, encouraging a smooth transition for when they begin to read.
 Highlight important information
If your student is completing exercises in a workbook or reading a textbook, one useful tip is to
mark the essential information with a highlighter pen.
By highlighting the most important sections, the student can automatically visit them without
being caught up in those that aren't relevant.
 Plan daily routines
For children with learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, incorporating a daily routine into their
lives is extremely beneficial. Order and structure is important for them to focus and learn
effectively.

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 CONCLUSION
 We as teachers need to nurture learners and
expose them to a variety of learning styles,
despite our own preferences, enabling them to
become independent learners. Children are
less flexible and cannot easily adapt to
unfamiliar learning styles, so it is incumbent
upon the to adapt and modify teaching
methods, activities and environments in order
to create interest, thereby stimulate and
motivate a learners desire to learn.

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 REFERENCES
 www.colorincolorado.org
 www.theedadvocate.org

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