Criticalreflection has becomeoneofthemajortopicsin learningbecauseit involves learningabout our lives,the environmentwe live in andtheworld. As futureLifeOrientation teachers thisis an important aspect becausewe dealwithsensitiveandchallenging lessonswhich can affectourown lives andthatofour learners.It isthereforevitalto ensure thatourcriticalreflection is enhanced through our professionaldevelopment.
Coupled with critical reflection is reflective practitioner. The latterisoneofthekey areasin learning
because itpromotesprofessional development and self-awareness.
Question 1 / Vraag1
Carefully study the following shortened SouthAfricannewspaper articleand answer the questions that follow.
Bestudeer die volgendeverkorte Suid Afrikaansenuusberig en beantwoord dievrae wat volg.
Teacherssuspendedoversexualmisconduct
By LEBOGANG SEALE Mar14, 2013
Accordingtosources at theschool, the teachersweresuspended following complaintsbyeight girls. Amongthe suspended teachers isthe headof departmentofLifeOrientation(LO), a life sciencesand LOteacher,and amaths teacher.
The factthatthe head of LO is amongthe suspendedteachersappearsto haveworsenedmatters.
a)Can any teacherteach thecompulsory schoolsubjectLife Orientation?Give an honest reflection(± 1 page).
Kan enige onderwyser dieverpligteskoolval Lewensoriëntering onderrig?Geejoueerlike refleksie(±1bladsy).
b)'The kindof teacherneeded toimplement the Life Orientation curriculum successfully, is a specialandrare kind of person.'(Matshoba &Rooth,2014)
Consideringthenewspaperarticleand the above quotation,whatmakeyou so special tobe consideredarareperson toteach the compulsoryschool LifeOrientationto our learners? Elaborate (±1 page).
Inaggenome die nuusberigen die bostaande aanhaling, watmaak jou sospesiaalom oorweegteword asʼnbesonderse persoon omdieverpligte skoolvakLewensoriënteringaan onsleerdersteonderrig?Verduidelik (±1 bladsy).