Hop to the Top is the creation of Educator and Resource Wiz, Jean Blackman
Jean's profile is as follows:
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
ND in Science and Engineering (3y). Learning support and tutoring, Secondary: in-class support (2y). Workshop/ courses: 6 Syllable Rule, The Lazy Eight, The Dys- students. Implementation (and part-design) of a literacy programme, years 1 to 5(2y). Learning support - in class, 1:1, small groups - Primary. Internationally accredited TEFL: Educator Certificate, Error Correction in the Classroom, Advanced certificate: Teaching English Grammar
TEACHING STYLE
Teaching is relevant and in context. Teaching material is interesting to students and includes multi-disciplinary methodologies such as movement, audio, visual, verbal, play, role-play and peer interaction. Students are encouraged to interact with one another: working in pairs and/ or small groups. This way, students are speaking and hearing as much English (or other subject content) as possible. Discreet correction of errors. Check student understanding, revising as and when necessary. Most importantly: lessons are fun! HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
Academic honours, pass with exemption 1975. Best student award: 1979 (N.D.). JEAN'S EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
Schooling until matriculation with exemption in 1975. National Diploma: Science and Engineering (3y. Courses throughout career (science field: chemistry, microbiology). Courses in Education. TEFL learning. ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Participant in the Johannesburg Earth Summit. Presentation and co-author of a scientific paper. Participant in a United Nations-sponsored programme ''Water for African Cities''. Participant in ICLEI sponsored ''Lisbon Principles''. a Water Code for Cities. Registration as a Professional Natural Scientist (SA).
