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Miss Caitlyn Blignaut is a fourth year Intermediate phase Education student at Nelson Mandela University in Gqeberha. I was born and raised in the Northern suburbs of Gqeberha. I come from a very big, strict and religious family. Growing up, I have always been passionate about tutoring my friends- sometimes being called bossy because I always wanted to impart knowledge- and although teaching has never been my first option, venturing into teaching as a career truly has been life changing! I have grown to love teaching and inspiring young minds to become creative thinkers and independent learners. I am absolutely passionate about creating a safe and inclusive learning environment.

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Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate of Caitlyn Blignaut 

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Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certificate of Caitlyn Blignaut 

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Introduction to Health and Safety Course of Caitlyn Blignaut 

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Introduction to Health and Safety Course of Caitlyn Blignaut 

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I am trained and equipped to coach team sports such as netball, soccer and rugby to intermediate phase learners.

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One of my music education lesson plans.

I would like to foster the art of music by starting up or collaborating with an existing school choir to teach learners about the art of music.

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Extra-curricular activities I was involved in during my School-Based Learning experience

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Extra-curricular activities I was involved in during my School-Based Learning experience

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I assisted with the Family Fun Day Event that one of the schools I did my SBL at, hosted. Leading up to the event, I attended events committee meetings and I assisted as a marshall during the events on the day of the event.

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To foster a love for performing arts, I would also establish or join an existing drama programme/club for learners to express themselves artistically.

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Pageantry as a Extra-curricular activity

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Pageantry as a Extra-curricular activity

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Before pursuing education as a career, I used to participate in pageants. I am absolutely passionate about pageantry and I believe that through facilitating pageantry as a Co-Curricular Activity, I could help learners develop their social skills and grow more confident in social situations.

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Class Dojo as a way of interaction with Parents and Learners

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Class Dojo as a way of interaction with Parents and Learners

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ClassDojo helps teachers, parents, and students build amazing classroom communities.

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WhatsApp Community Group Chat as an interaction platform for parents. 

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WhatsApp Community Group Chat as an interaction platform for parents. 

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1. My birthday is the 16th of October.

2. I love reading and gardening in my spare time.

3. Growing up, I wanted to be a scientist.

4. My new favourite hobby is embroidery.

5. I have never traveled outside of the Eastern Cape however I would love to travel the world.

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Parent-teacher conferences are a great opportunity to: share academic progress and growth based on classroom observations, testing data, assessments, portfolios, and assignments and learn from parents or guardians so I can be better informed about learners' strengths, needs, behaviors, and learning styles.

As a teacher, at the beginning of the year I would encourage parents or guardians to gladly consult me by appointment between 08:00am and 08:30am during weekdays but also schedule at least TWO Parent-Teacher Conferences per term.

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Miss Blignaut's Parent-Teacher Conference Form Document 

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This is an example of a newsletter I would sent home with learners or send to parents/guardians via email and the platforms I interact with parents on.

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Canva as a tool to create visually appealing materials

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Canva as a tool to create visually appealing materials

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I use Canva quite often to create lesson plans, activities, projects and worksheets for learners as well as other school/classroom related materials.

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Canva is a free-to-use online graphic design tool. Use it to create social media posts, presentations, posters, videos, logos and more.

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Mentimeter to track progress and assess and monitor understanding

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Mentimeter to track progress and assess and monitor understanding

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Learners can easily get lost or distracted when presenting lessons and I incorporate Mentimeter to get learners to interact throughout the lesson.

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For one of my modules in my third year of education studies, I had to create my own teaching philosophy as an unlisted YouTube video.

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My digitally enhanced teaching philosophy by Caitlyn Blignaut

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Drafting a paper for Grade 5 Afrikaans Home Language 

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Drafting a paper for Grade 5 Afrikaans Home Language 

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This is one of many papers and memoranda that I had to draft on my own and in collaboration with my colleagues.

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Drafting a memorandum for Grade 5 Afrikaans Home Language 

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Drafting a memorandum for Grade 5 Afrikaans Home Language 

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This is the memorandum for the Grade 5 Afrikaans Home Language paper that I drafted with my colleague.

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In my science classroom, I would encourage learners to participate in a yearly Science Fair to showcase their scientific and technological skills. This is one of the presentations my group and I prepared for one of our modules.

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This brochure was created as an example of a school event.

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Entrepreneur's Day Event Poster for Grade 7 learners

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Entrepreneur's Day Event Poster for Grade 7 learners

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This is an example of a Entrepreneur’s Day stall's poster in celebration of Entrepreneur’s Day.

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Yes! Teacher needs to develop themselves throughout their career.

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No! They are already fully trained and equipped professionals.

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S217676472 Blignaut C PIMM302 Assignment

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In Natural Science and Technology lessons, I have used PhET Interactive Simulations when presenting lessons. PhET Interactive Simulations is an amazing tool to teach and demonstrate various topics especially topics that might be difficult to grasp at first to learners.

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Natural Science and Technology Lesson PowerPoint 

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Natural Science and Technology Lesson PowerPoint 

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Microsoft PowerPoint is one application that I regularly use to present my lessons.

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Natural Science and Technology Lesson Plan using MS PowerPoint as an instruction tool

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Natural Science and Technology Lesson Plan using MS PowerPoint as an instruction tool

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Continuous Professional Development of Teachers

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Continuous Professional Development of Teachers

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Continuing Professional Development for Teachers

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Certficate for Exceptional Performance in Third Year Afrikaans Home Language Module 

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Certficate for Exceptional Performance in Third Year Afrikaans Home Language Module 

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Attending an Introduction to South African Sign Language Workshop

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Attending an Introduction to South African Sign Language Workshop

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At the end of my third year second semester, I attended a SASL Workshop arranged by my PEDS module lecturer.

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One of my most favourite quotes of all time, is that of Malcolm X: "Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today."

My philosophy of education is that all children are unique and must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. It is my desire to create this type of atmosphere where learners can meet their full potential. I will provide a safe environment where learners are invited to share their ideas and take risks. I believe that a teacher is morally obligated to enter the classroom with only the highest of expectations for each and every one of her learners. Thus, I will maximize the positive benefits that naturally come along with any self-fulfilling prophecy. With dedication, perseverance, and hard work, my students will rise to the occasion. I aim to bring an open mind, a positive attitude, and high expectations to the classroom each day. In conclusion, I believe that I owe it to my learners, as well as the community, to bring consistency, diligence, and warmth to my job in the hope that I can ultimately inspire and encourage such traits in my learners as well.

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Hand signals I would use in class to minimize lesson interruption

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Hand signals I would use in class to minimize lesson interruption

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Attention Grabbers/Call Out Statements I would use to manage the class

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Attention Grabbers/Call Out Statements I would use to manage the class

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To resolve conflict, I would encourage learners to express sincere remorse without calling them out or drawing attention to them by writing apology letter to their classmates.

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To effectively enforce a structured classroom routine, I plan on getting learners involved in setting up classroom rules and decide on suitable remediation if the rules are not abided to. Classroom rules and procedures will also be established from the commencement of class at the beginning of the year.

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Classroom Management Techniques that I believe in practicing

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Classroom Management Techniques that I believe in practicing

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Cultivating a positive classroom culture 

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Cultivating a positive classroom culture 

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Teaching Strategies: How To Create A Positive Classroom Culture

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Encouragement/Praise notes to reward en reinforce good behaviour in my learners 

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Encouragement/Praise notes to reward en reinforce good behaviour in my learners 