Do Children learn the fundamentals of math by doing endless rows of manual calculations day after day, week after week, year after year?
Yes practise does make perfect and setting exercises for students is a good thing
BUT
Doing the exercises yourself as a teacher at your teacher’s desk whilst the students are busy working tends to bring out the competitive spirit in them.
Good Day! I would like to find out how do you as teachers discipline learners from different racial groups in one classroom?
Vuyelwa Magwanya
Student at University of Johannesburg
Top Contributor
My Reply to you:
Children, young or old, different races, different colours, different cultures are the same the world over. Show them you refuse to accept their behaviour if they overstep the boundaries of good behaviour you have set. Make sure you show the children you teach that you care; some or nearly most of them do not get the attention nor love they need to help them become caring adults. Never back down with what you intend doing where discipline is concerned and try most of all to stick to the rules that are set. Ask a child to see you during break or after school so that you are not correcting them in front of the class. Silly behaviour can be dealt with the stern parental look. Use a thought for the day and make it simple.
‘Every young Girl grows up to be a Woman
Every young Boy grows up to be a Man
But there is an art to being a ‘Lady’ or a ‘Gentleman’
No matter how Rich or Poor you may be’
Most importantly treat them as if they were your own. Care for them but don’t Spoil them. Show you do have a sense of humour and constantly move around the class making sure to carry on teaching near the trouble makers or clowns.
Hope this helps.
