Case study: A new teacher was teaching in a class where learners with and learners without learning difficulties were mixed. When one learner asked him to increase the size of his handwriting on the chalkboard, the teacher asked that learner to stand up and go out. When the deputy head teacher in charge of studies passed around the class, he found the learner out and asked her to immediately return to the classroom. He entered with her and, in front of the class, he told the teacher that he made a mistake. No sooner had the deputy head teacher finished blaming the teacher, the latter packed his stuffs and went out. He waited for the deputy head teacher and asked him to discuss the case out of the classroom. Q46.A. What would you appreciate on behalf of the teacher?
Answers
ANone of the above (A,B & C) is correct
BHe managed the school effectively by avoiding disruptive behaviours.
CHe decided to stop the lessons instead of being ridiculous in front the learners.
DHe resolved to discuss the case strategically.
Correct answer: D — He resolved to discuss the case strategically.
The question asks what is creditable in the teacher's conduct. Waiting and asking to discuss the matter away from the learners was the professional choice; abandoning the lesson was not, and sending the learner out was the original error.
MIFOTRA past paper · Question 46MIFOTRA Deputy Headteacher in Charge of Studies·4 marks·Hard
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