, BPT1501 ASSESSMENT 7 PORTFOLIO SEMESTER 1 2026 - DUE DATE MAY 2026
QUESTION 1: THE TEACHER AS A PROFESSIONAL
1.1
A professional teacher is an educator who demonstrates specialised knowledge, ethical
behaviour, professional skills, and commitment to the academic and social development of
learners. A professional teacher performs duties responsibly, follows the code of professional
ethics, and creates a safe and effective learning environment that promotes quality education
(DBE, 2015).
1.2
Classroom Manager
A teacher is expected to manage the classroom effectively and maintain discipline to ensure
that learning takes place in an organised environment. Thandi fails in this role because she
leaves learners unattended while answering phone calls, resulting in disorderly classrooms
and unfinished lessons. This behaviour demonstrates poor classroom management and lack
of responsibility towards learners (Van Deventer & Kruger, 2019).
Learning Mediator and Subject Specialist
Teachers are expected to possess adequate subject knowledge and facilitate effective
teaching and learning. Thandi is not competent with the subject content, which contributes to
a high failure rate among learners. Her inability to explain content properly negatively affects
learners’ academic performance and demonstrates a lack of professional competence (Killen,
2018).
Disciplinarian and Caregiver
QUESTION 1: THE TEACHER AS A PROFESSIONAL
1.1
A professional teacher is an educator who demonstrates specialised knowledge, ethical
behaviour, professional skills, and commitment to the academic and social development of
learners. A professional teacher performs duties responsibly, follows the code of professional
ethics, and creates a safe and effective learning environment that promotes quality education
(DBE, 2015).
1.2
Classroom Manager
A teacher is expected to manage the classroom effectively and maintain discipline to ensure
that learning takes place in an organised environment. Thandi fails in this role because she
leaves learners unattended while answering phone calls, resulting in disorderly classrooms
and unfinished lessons. This behaviour demonstrates poor classroom management and lack
of responsibility towards learners (Van Deventer & Kruger, 2019).
Learning Mediator and Subject Specialist
Teachers are expected to possess adequate subject knowledge and facilitate effective
teaching and learning. Thandi is not competent with the subject content, which contributes to
a high failure rate among learners. Her inability to explain content properly negatively affects
learners’ academic performance and demonstrates a lack of professional competence (Killen,
2018).
Disciplinarian and Caregiver
