Times Of Swaziland: RECOGNISING GOOD WORK OF SWAZI TEACHERS

RECOGNISING GOOD WORK OF SWAZI TEACHERS
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The Editor on 18/08/2015 00:07:00


Sir,
Swaziland Heroes in Education Foundation in conjunction with Bunengi Foundation
continue to recognise those teachers who inspire and stimulate learners.
These are teachers who provide learners with intellectually challenging
experiences in an innovative and supportive environment.
These are exemplary teachers who actively engage learners in the learning
process and foster a learning community.
CATEGORIES
The foundation will award teachers who are best identified by the following
categories:
MOST SUPPORTIVE TEACHER
Awarded to a teacher who shows  exceptional commitment to learners’ welfare
and personal development.
The teacher goes out of his/her way to help/support learners through
difficulties with their course, so that they can have an enjoyable learning
experience.
This award aims to recognise academic in counselling/pastoral role.
MOST ENTHUSIATIC TEACHER
Awarded to a teacher who demonstrates enthusiasm about their particular subject,
creating an exciting and inspiring learning environment for learners.
Their enthusiasm and passion for their subjects encourages learners to seek out
further learning.
Offers intellectually challenging experiences to learners which are deemed
enjoyable.
MOST INNOVATIVE
Awarded to a teacher who uses innovative methods to enhance the teaching of the
subject.
Uses new methods to enhance learners’ interaction/engagement, helping make the
topic or subject make sense to learners or engage their interest.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Awarded to a teacher who engages him/herself in community services.
EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES
Awarded to a teacher who has passion for extra curricula activities such as
sports and cultural activities.
Encourages learners to develop entrepreneurship skills.
RETIRED ADMINISTRATOR
Awarded to an administrator who has left a legacy in the education fraternity
through visionary leadership.
RETIRED TEACHER
Awarded to a teacher who went the extra mile in educating learners and left a
legacy in the education profession.
ACADEMIC RESEARCHER
Awarded to a teacher/lecturer who is passionate about researching academic
issues and has produced research thesis.
AUTHOR OF SCHOOLS’ TEXT BOOKS
Awarded to a local author who has written school text books to be used in the
education curriculum of Swaziland.
This year’s teachers’ awards will be held on October 22 at Sibane Hotel in
Ezulwini
B Khumalo