BPT1501
EXAM PACK
, BPT1501
Assignment 1
Semester 2 2024
Unique number: 807677
Due date: 11 August 2024
Being a Professional Teacher
PREVIEW
1. The Seven Roles Tate Tsebi Played in His Career
1. Leader/Manager
Tate Tsebi took charge of his classroom from the start. Even though the school
was in a rural area and lacked basic facilities, he established clear rules to
guide his learners. He focused on respect, responsibility, and putting in effort.
By setting these standards, he created an environment where students knew
what was expected of them, which helped them thrive despite the difficult
conditions.
UNISA@2024
,1. The Seven Roles Tate Tsebi Played in His Career
2. Leader/Manager:
Tate Tsebi took charge of his classroom from the start. Even though the school
was in a rural area and lacked basic facilities, he established clear rules to guide
his learners. He focused on respect, responsibility, and putting in effort. By
setting these standards, he created an environment where students knew what
was expected of them, which helped them thrive despite the difficult conditions.
3. Facilitator of Learning:
Tate wasn’t just about teaching; he wanted his learners to really connect with the
material. He used creative and culturally relevant methods like traditional music,
dance, and indigenous games to teach math. This made learning not just an
academic task but a fun and meaningful experience that connected with the
students' backgrounds.
4. Assessment Specialist:
Understanding the importance of assessments, Tate worked hard to help his
learners do well. He didn’t just rely on traditional methods but used hands-on
projects and real-life examples to show learners how the concepts they were
studying applied to the world around them. This approach made it easier for
learners to understand and perform better in their assessments.
5. Mentor/Coach:
As his reputation grew, Tate was offered a role as a subject advisor, where he
supported other teachers in the area. He didn’t just stop at giving advice; he
became a mentor. He guided teachers through different teaching methods and
assessment strategies, and helped them find the resources they needed to
succeed in their own classrooms.
6. Community Builder:
Tate understood that collaboration was key to improving education, so he
brought teachers together by starting subject committees. These committees
weren’t just about meetings; they became spaces where teachers could share
, ideas, resources, and strategies, ultimately benefiting the whole community of
schools in the area.
7. Curriculum Developer:
Through his innovative teaching methods, Tate didn’t just follow the curriculum—
he shaped it. By incorporating cultural elements like music and dance into his
lessons, he made the curriculum more engaging and relevant for his learners,
showing them that education was something they could relate to and be excited
about.
8. Advocate and Public Speaker:
Tate’s impact didn’t go unnoticed. He was recognized by educators across South
Africa and invited to share his experiences and insights at conferences and
events. Through these platforms, he advocated for better teaching practices and
shared his journey, inspiring others in the education field.
