The Education Minister, Filipe Bole welcomes all students, teachers, parents and school committees back to the final Term of 2013.
In a statement, the head of the education ministry said that “the Ministry hopes that you have all enjoyed the two weeks break and are raring to get into the classroom, especially with examinations beginning in October and time is very short. It is during this time of the year that students greatly need our support and encouragement. Parents need to lessen the workload given at home and allocate more time for their children towards their studies,” remarked Minister Filipe Bole.
“For teachers, your time is what students will require most from you as examinations draw nearer. The Ministry hopes t you will avail yourselves when students come around seeking assistance. Lessons need to be prepared well in advance, notes simplified, charts and other visual aids should be displayed appropriately. To be an excellent teacher, one has to be thorough with one’s content. When a teacher fully understands a concept, then he/she will be in a better position to explain it in very simple terms to students, “continued Minister Bole.
“Students may be impressed with a teacher’s usage of highfaluting expressions, however if those terms are not clearly explained, then time is wasted and students will become passive listeners. It is therefore important that teachers make use of their spare time researching, collecting information, sharing with fellow teachers or seeking assistance from more senior teachers. Collaboration amongst staff is highly encouraged for the improvement of students’ academic performance,” concluded the Minister.
The Education Minister extends the Ministry’s best wishes to all students and teachers for this final academic Term.
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