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Challenges Faced by Senior and FET-Phase Novice Teachers in South Africa and Potential Solutions.

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Challenges Faced by Senior and FET-Phase Novice Teachers in South Africa and Potential Solutions.

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Many novice teachers face a multitude of challenges. Here are some common challenges they may faces and ways to combat those challenges.

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New teachers face challenges in effective classroom management, especially during FET phase.

Implement mentorship programs for novice teachers, provide training in positive behavior management, and promote culturally responsive approaches to improve classroom behavior and discipline.

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FET phase challenges novice teachers in differentiated instruction and inclusion.

Offer professional development on differentiation, encourage collaborative planning, and provide support services to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities. Offer flexible grouping and tiered assignments for student engagement.

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New teachers face challenges in designing meaningful assessments and evaluating student performance.

Offer assessment training, peer feedback, and technology integration to design formative and summative assessments, improve teacher practices, and streamline grading processes for timely feedback.

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FET phase demands demanding teaching, causing burnout and decreased job satisfaction for novice teachers.

Provide mental health support, work-life balance, and a supportive school culture to help teachers manage stress, anxiety, and burnout, while promoting self-care and community.

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