The Teacher as a Catalytic Agent in the Implementation of the (original) (raw)

The problem facing both the teacher and the learner today is that, contrary to what OBE tried to teach us, giving of instructions by teachers and memorization of facts by learners is still critical for effective learning to take place in the classroom. The problem is that many teachers struggle to interpret the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (also known as CAPS) in the process of developing their own lesson plans. With more resources compared to the time education was divided, today's teachers seem to fail to use the abundance of resources made available by the Department of Education. Teachers are not catalytic to use relevant resources like charts, newspapers or concrete objects to enhance teaching and learning in the classrooms. Teaching and learning in the classrooms is not made interesting and practical as prescribed by Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements. Learners are therefore, not prepared to be able to meaningfully memorize the facts for effective learning to take place.