Hi my name is Precious Rapport. I'm from a small town called Leeudoringstad here in NW province. I am passionate about teaching and also learning as one once said " You learn as you teach". I always dreamed of teaching the little ones and seeing others understanding better.
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What possibly made some learners uncomfortable during these activities?
Learners in the classroom have different languages some do not understand the language that is used to teach the activities, cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs that oppose them from doing certain activities.
Why were some learners uncomfortable?
Some learners did not understand the song’s language (Zulu), they were unable to understand what the song was about and the lyrics. Some due to religions, their religious beliefs do not encourage them to listen to some songs and dance in front of boys (a learner was uncomfortable dancing to house music and in front of boys)
Can you think of ways to address these issues in future? What will you change?
To address these issues, I will select a song that its lyrics are translated into two or more languages to accommodate learners different home languages. And change the type of play to open play whereby the rules of the game can be changed to accommodate learners needs while playing. Also select the activities that learners can choose from rather than doing what they are uncomfortable.
How can we accommodate diverse learners’ profile in our classroom? What must we be aware of?
It is important to be aware that learners come from different backgrounds and they have different needs. To accommodate diverse learners, the teacher must always in time and have alternatives plans for all learners. The teachers can also practice bilingual use in their instructions and learn about other cultures backgrounds and religious beliefs to know how to accommodate them.