Competences

a. Develop a secure environment in which learners are allowed to make mistakes and are scaffolded to proceed in their learning journey

b. Create a socially just environment in which equity is valued by all and learners are resources for each other;

c. Create an atmosphere in class in which the well-being of each learner can be perceived;

d. Collaborate closely with the Learning Support Educators through the sharing of scheme of work, lesson planning, and resources;

e. Collaborate closely with the Senior Management Team to enhance the daily learning experience of each learner;

f. Collaborate with other educators to promote a professional learning community through which a continuing professional development philosophy is experienced;

g. Employ the most appropriate pedagogy to support students who benefit from a Resource Centre/Resource Classroom classroom situation.

Knowledge 

a. Appreciate the importance of devising a scheme of work and lesson planning;

b. Identify motivation techniques and other required elements to create an environment conducive to diversified learning;

c. Recognise the elements required to create a democratic and socially just learning environment;

d. Recognise the use of Functional Curriculum as an important reference for teachers working in Resource Centres/Resource Classes;

e. Appreciate the importance and the relevance of Bloom’s Taxonomy.

Skills

a. Create a positive classroom environment which enhances the performance of students through new techniques and knowledge and analyse what works well and what needs to be changed;

b. Evaluate classroom challenges, including those of challenging behaviour resulting from various reasons, and decide on an intervention;

c. Categorise and transform tasks for learners using Individual Education Planning and Functional Curriculum ensuring that all are on task and being challenged at their level;

d. Develop a scheme of work, lesson plans and a variety of tasks that can strategically scaffold learning;

e. Present content matter in an appealing, logical and comprehensible manner.