Die Opvoeder as Leier, Bestuurder En Administrateur
Question 1
1.1. Write a paragraph in which you discuss the role of communication in creatinga sustainable positive atmosphere in your classroom. Communication is the transmission of an idea by someone, thesender, and the understanding thereof by another, the receiver.Communication is important to the success of any relationship,without it the relationship is doomed to fail. In order to increase thequality of the relationship the communication needs to be effective.Effective communication between the educator and the learners Inhis/her class is essential in order to create and maintain a positiveatmosphere in the classroom.
1.2. Write a paragraph in which you discuss the importance of establishingpositive educator-learner relationships in the creation of a sustainablepositive atmosphere in your classroom. A positive educator-learner relationship is important as it enablesboth the educator and the learners to risk being honest with eachother, care about each other, it promotes interdependence, ensuresmutual needs are met and allows each individual to develop their own individuality.The creation of the above leads to trust between the educator andlearners and as such will result in a positive classroom atmosphere.Creating a good educator-learner relationship involves the following(Coetzee 2010:87):
Creating open, professionally appropriate dialogue with learners.
Systematically building better relationships with learners.
Maintaining a high rate of positive to negative statements.
Communicating high expectations.
Creating opportunities for personal discussion.Guidelines that can be used to avoid the negative effects of educator expectations are as follows (Coetzee 2010:87):
• Use sensitive information on learners carefully. • Be flexible in your use of group strategies. Be careful how you respond to low-achieving learners duringclass discussions.
Use materials that show a wide range of
1.1. Write a paragraph in which you discuss the role of communication in creatinga sustainable positive atmosphere in your classroom. Communication is the transmission of an idea by someone, thesender, and the understanding thereof by another, the receiver.Communication is important to the success of any relationship,without it the relationship is doomed to fail. In order to increase thequality of the relationship the communication needs to be effective.Effective communication between the educator and the learners Inhis/her class is essential in order to create and maintain a positiveatmosphere in the classroom.
1.2. Write a paragraph in which you discuss the importance of establishingpositive educator-learner relationships in the creation of a sustainablepositive atmosphere in your classroom. A positive educator-learner relationship is important as it enablesboth the educator and the learners to risk being honest with eachother, care about each other, it promotes interdependence, ensuresmutual needs are met and allows each individual to develop their own individuality.The creation of the above leads to trust between the educator andlearners and as such will result in a positive classroom atmosphere.Creating a good educator-learner relationship involves the following(Coetzee 2010:87):
Creating open, professionally appropriate dialogue with learners.
Systematically building better relationships with learners.
Maintaining a high rate of positive to negative statements.
Communicating high expectations.
Creating opportunities for personal discussion.Guidelines that can be used to avoid the negative effects of educator expectations are as follows (Coetzee 2010:87):
• Use sensitive information on learners carefully. • Be flexible in your use of group strategies. Be careful how you respond to low-achieving learners duringclass discussions.
Use materials that show a wide range of