
‘Supporting young teachers is not a one-size-fits-all approach,’ Sithembiso Mbatha on what support should look like.
/Many young, new teachers may not fully understand what true support looks like because, unfortunately, it is often neither offered nor clearly defined in their early professional journey. So, we must ask: in a well-functioning education system, what would meaningful support for young teachers look like? What should it be? Reflecting on my own experience, […]
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Reflections of being a Young Teacher by Teachers CAN Fellow, Gugu Shandu.
/Teacher’s CAN found me when I knew that I needed something more from my career as a teacher. This is by no means a promotional text, but a reality of one teacher, possibly a mirror of every young teacher out there who got into this profession fuelled by the fire of being a change maker. […]
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Building a Generative Community
/When I hear the word “generative,” it evokes images of something dynamic, life-giving, and multidimensional. It suggests a space that is supportive, positive, and reciprocal. As we explore the concept of a generative community at Teachers CAN, these same qualities come to mind. I envision change agent teachers and allies who are active, intentional participants […]
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