A teacher in Gauteng shared with South Africans that she had to welcome 53 new Grade 1 students into her classroom and didn't have enough furniture.
After stating that she knew educators who had more learners than her, the teacher questioned the country's education systemA local teacher wondered about South Africa's education system after receiving 53 new pupils for the year. Images: Caia Image / Getty Images, @teacherlandi / TikTokTeachers deserve immense commendation for their ability to manage the daily pressures they face in the workplace while dedicating themselves to shaping the minds of Mzansi's future.
One South African teacher recently revealed that she welcomed over 50 new students into her classroom, highlighting the challenges they have to face.The Gauteng-based educator confessed that she resorted to using tables and chairs from a Grade R class as she didn't have enough of her own.Stress on teachers
The above could have a negative effect on the learners, leading to poor academic performance, stress on the students, and discipline problems. Last year, a primary school in Soweto, Gauteng, also saw one of their classrooms completely filled with learners. Image: Frédéric SoltanFortunately, these problems can be solved by providing teachers with support and assistance, increasing the number of classrooms to accommodate the growing number of students, and ensuring schools have enough furniture, classrooms, and educators.
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