Irfaan's information
During my short stay in England last year, I attended a seminar on teaching opportunities given by TTA at The Radisson Marlborough Hotel. I was so impressed by teaching in UK that I decided to embark on a teaching course. However, due to lack of funds, I opted to do my PGCE abroad and then gain my QTS via the OTTP route.
I was recently awarded my PGCE (Computer Education) with specialisation in secondary teaching from the Mauritius Institute of Education.
My job, as an instructor, is to create an atmosphere that fosters learning. I have chosen this profession because I have a passion for guiding students through the learning process, in addition to a passion for the material I present. One of the best ways to promote learning is to show those feelings to my students. I encourage learning by creating a relaxed environment for students, stimulating discussion about concepts being presented and organising material in a way that makes it easy to understand. I treat subject matter as interrelated, emphasizing that everything students are learning fits together into a holistic understanding of the world, from which they develop their personal worldview. I believe this is best accomplished when I demonstrate that learning applies to all areas of life by making use of topics and examples that are multidisciplinary. Finally, I believe that respect for my students is one of the most important things I can show - not only to encourage their openness to the material I am presenting, but also to inspire them to respect each other and all other individuals.