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Kris Stutchbury Post 1

10 July 2020, 5:33 PM

Activity 1.1 Your vision

Use this thread to write a sentence about your response to Ken Robinson. Do you agree with his analogy? 

Felicia Oamen Post 2 (summarised) in reply to 1

14 July 2020, 1:24 PM
Yes, I do agree with Ken Robinson's analogy of comparing teaching to...
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Afu Tawor Post 5 (summarised) in reply to 2

15 July 2020, 10:24 AM
Yes I totally agree with the idea Ken Robinson because teaching is not just...
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SAMUEL Iroye Post 11 (summarised) in reply to 5

15 July 2020, 7:59 PM
I am in total agreement with this assertion and it is expected of a good...
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MARTHA Kabate Post 25 (summarised) in reply to 11

16 July 2020, 12:05 PM
Dear Samuel, I like what you have addressed , but what do you mean by...
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Franci Mureithi Post 62 (summarised) in reply to 5

20 July 2020, 1:03 AM

Teacher as farmer

 Nurturing in teaching is now being referred to as mentoring...
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elizabeth Asewe Post 51 (summarised) in reply to 2

18 July 2020, 9:42 PM

Activity 1.1 Your vision

 I agree with Ken's analogy of comparing teaching to...
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Michele Deane Post 73 (summarised) in reply to 51

20 July 2020, 4:41 PM
What would you say these conditions are, Elizabeth?
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Abiola Ajani Post 3 (summarised) in reply to 1

14 July 2020, 5:17 PM Edited by the author on 14 July 2020, 5:22 PM
Yes,I agree with Ken Robinson's analogy of comparing teachers to gardeners or...
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Kris Stutchbury Post 4 (summarised) in reply to 3

15 July 2020, 10:14 AM
Thanks for your reply Abiola, what sort of conditions do you think learners...
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Abiola Ajani Post 9 (summarised) in reply to 4

15 July 2020, 6:16 PM
Some of the conditions include: Knowledge of the subject matter Knowledge of...
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MARTHA Kabate Post 22 (summarised) in reply to 4

16 July 2020, 11:53 AM Edited by the author on 16 July 2020, 11:55 AM
together with what has been said by my colleagues, the conditions include; -...
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Bonface Nabwoba Post 38 (summarised) in reply to 4

17 July 2020, 5:50 AM
In addition to what colleagues have pointed out, I think of key concern is...
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Christine Ofulue Post 115 (summarised) in reply to 4

16 August 2020, 2:01 AM
Just as plants need sunlight, water, and good soil, learners need...
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Patriciah Wambugu Post 6 (summarised) in reply to 1

15 July 2020, 3:39 PM
Yes I totally agree
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VIVIAN Odishika Post 7 (summarised) in reply to 1

15 July 2020, 3:58 PM

A vision for teacher education

 I totally agree with Ken Robinson
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Michael Ajokpaniovo Post 42 (summarised) in reply to 7

17 July 2020, 2:09 PM
i also fully agree with Ken Robinson too. he likened leaning to gardening....
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Michele Deane Post 59 (summarised) in reply to 7

19 July 2020, 9:42 PM
Hello, Vivian. I would really like to read more about what makes you agree...
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Mil

Bashiru Saliu Post 66 (summarised) in reply to 7

20 July 2020, 12:02 PM
The vision for education is that both teachers and learners must constantly...
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Ernest Ugbejeh Post 8 (summarised) in reply to 1

15 July 2020, 5:43 PM
I agree with Ken Robinson submission because teachers have the responsibility...
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Samson Ganvo Post 10 (summarised) in reply to 1

15 July 2020, 7:17 PM

Conditions

 I sincerely agree and see alot of sense in the analysis he gave...
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Heitor Simao Post 30 (summarised) in reply to 10

16 July 2020, 3:10 PM
I share the same opinion Ganvo, the teacher must identify the learning styles...
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Yusuf Abubakar Post 12 (summarised) in reply to 1

15 July 2020, 10:47 PM

Activity 1.1: Your vision

 The classroom is a flexible space to be used to...
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Sandra Amos Post 19 (summarised) in reply to 12

16 July 2020, 10:16 AM Edited by the author on 16 July 2020, 10:16 AM
Good description of being learner-centred :-D but daunting if you are...
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Doris2020

Doris Njoka Post 74 (summarised) in reply to 19

20 July 2020, 5:06 PM

Learner centered approach in large classes

 All the ideas of a teacher as a...
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Michele Deane Post 88 (summarised) in reply to 74

23 July 2020, 1:13 PM
Well, it does sound as if using learner centered approaches with 200-500...
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I'm Patiboyou Kirong From Togo, west Africa. As teacher educator, i'm much interted in this program

Patibouyou Kirong Post 99 (summarised) in reply to 12

29 July 2020, 7:55 AM
Quite clear explanation of learn centred situaton with the role of teacher as...
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Yusuf Abubakar Post 13 (summarised) in reply to 1

15 July 2020, 10:51 PM

Activity 1.1: Your vision

 1. He sees teaching as not being linear but as...
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Jane Amunga Post 14 (summarised) in reply to 13

16 July 2020, 8:36 AM Edited by the author on 16 July 2020, 8:38 AM
He likens teaching to gardening. Indeed, the teacher in this century has to...
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ELIZABETH Akinyi-Owino Post 53 (summarised) in reply to 14

19 July 2020, 12:19 PM

Your vision

 The analogy of gardening is interesting, I was just thinking the...
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MARTHA Kabate Post 54 (summarised) in reply to 14

19 July 2020, 1:20 PM
well said Jane
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Mil

Bashiru Saliu Post 67 (summarised) in reply to 13

20 July 2020, 12:17 PM
It was a powerful message for everyone and we need to reflect on it all if at...
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JOANNE Lyanda Post 15 (summarised) in reply to 1

16 July 2020, 8:51 AM

activity 1.1

 my vision as a teacher is to improve the teacher student ratio...
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Paul Idris Post 71 (summarised) in reply to 15

20 July 2020, 3:04 PM

activity1.1

 I quit agree with you, that learners should not be treated as...
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Jane Amunga Post 16 (summarised) in reply to 1

16 July 2020, 8:58 AM

Activity 1.1

 Quality teaching has a focus on the student hence instructional...
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Patriciah Wambugu Post 17 (summarised) in reply to 16

16 July 2020, 9:07 AM
Jane what is is true. I agree. The focus should be on the student. We...
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JOANNE Lyanda Post 18 (summarised) in reply to 16

16 July 2020, 10:14 AM
providing individual attention in classrooms by teachers in some african...
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Sandra Amos Post 21 (summarised) in reply to 18

16 July 2020, 10:20 AM
This is true Joanna. The reality is that teachers may face teaching large...
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MARTHA Kabate Post 26 (summarised) in reply to 21

16 July 2020, 12:16 PM
Yes Sandra This gives the implication that, we might prepare a teacher who...
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Sandra Amos Post 40 (summarised) in reply to 26

17 July 2020, 8:21 AM
It is a big challenge Matha. I think part of the solution is for teachers to...
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Bonface Nabwoba Post 41 (summarised) in reply to 40

17 July 2020, 8:48 AM
I agree with you Matha. That's precisely my point. Sandra's point is also...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 122 (summarised) in reply to 40

14 September 2020, 10:37 PM
True, Sandra
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Michael Ajokpaniovo Post 27 (summarised) in reply to 16

16 July 2020, 12:33 PM
In addition, teachers should endeavor to be practical or practicalize...
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MARTHA Kabate Post 28 (summarised) in reply to 16

16 July 2020, 1:04 PM Edited by the author on 16 July 2020, 1:05 PM
Hello Jane, i agree that for quality teaching the first focus should be on...
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Adenrele Afolorunso Post 63 (summarised) in reply to 28

20 July 2020, 1:40 AM
I totally agree with you
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 123 (summarised) in reply to 63

14 September 2020, 10:37 PM
I too agree
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Mil

Bashiru Saliu Post 64 (summarised) in reply to 16

20 July 2020, 11:53 AM
It is worrisome that even most student don't have text books to learn at...
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Nebath Tanglang Post 97 (summarised) in reply to 64

29 July 2020, 1:35 AM
I totally agree with you Bashiru. For a teacher to provide an enabling...
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Olugbenga Ojo Post 98 (summarised) in reply to 97

29 July 2020, 7:42 AM
This is the crux of the matter. Teachers should be motivated and well...
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JOANNE Lyanda Post 20 (summarised) in reply to 1

16 July 2020, 10:20 AM
i agree. providing a conducive learning environment is important to achieve...
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MARTHA Kabate Post 24 (summarised) in reply to 20

16 July 2020, 12:02 PM
i agree with you JOANNE
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Sabankilie DARPAK SOUGUE Post 34 (summarised) in reply to 20

16 July 2020, 7:04 PM
I really like idea of a teacher being a FACILITATOR helping the learners to...
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Bonface Nabwoba Post 39 (summarised) in reply to 34

17 July 2020, 5:52 AM
Exactly Sabankilie. A teacher as a guide or facilitator as oposed to the...
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MARTHA Kabate Post 23 (summarised) in reply to 1

16 July 2020, 12:00 PM
I do agree with the Ken Robinson that is for learners to succeed in learning...
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Sabankilie DARPAK SOUGUE Post 33 (summarised) in reply to 23

16 July 2020, 6:49 PM
I cannot agree less with you Martha. You have explicitely explained the idea...
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Heitor Simao Post 29 (summarised) in reply to 1

16 July 2020, 3:02 PM
Yes, I fully agree with Ken Robinson when comparing teaching and gardening...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 124 (summarised) in reply to 29

14 September 2020, 10:39 PM
Interesting apt imagery used by Ken Robinson
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Mercy Ogunleye Post 31 (summarised) in reply to 1

16 July 2020, 5:05 PM
Yes teaching is a nurturing process that requires the right conditions to be...
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Sabankilie DARPAK SOUGUE Post 32 (summarised) in reply to 1

16 July 2020, 6:42 PM

Activity 1.1 Your Vision

 I perfectly agree with the analogy of Ken Robinson ....
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Comfort Uzoigwe Post 35 (summarised) in reply to 1

16 July 2020, 8:19 PM
I totally agree with Ken Robinson's comparison of the teacher and the...
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Mil

Bashiru Saliu Post 36 (summarised) in reply to 1

16 July 2020, 8:36 PM

We are Gardner and Farmer Manager

 We are garner and farm manager if I may add...
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Bonface Nabwoba Post 37 (summarised) in reply to 1

17 July 2020, 5:34 AM
I agree with Ken Robinson's analogy of comparing teachers to gardeners. He...
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Samson Kisirkoi Post 43 (summarised) in reply to 1

17 July 2020, 5:52 PM Edited by the author on 17 July 2020, 5:54 PM
Sure, I do agree with Ken on his analogy. A good teacher, like a good farmer...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 44 (summarised) in reply to 1

17 July 2020, 8:42 PM

My vision for teacher education

 Teachers to facilitate active learning,...
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Angore Mbitha Post 46 (summarised) in reply to 44

17 July 2020, 8:50 PM Edited by the author on 17 July 2020, 8:50 PM
Teachers are enablers of learning and should always strive to do so while at...
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Romoke Busari Post 49 (summarised) in reply to 44

18 July 2020, 1:31 AM
Yes, this is still as creating learner centered education in which learners...
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Mil

Bashiru Saliu Post 68 (summarised) in reply to 44

20 July 2020, 12:27 PM
My vision is to take teaching to the next level by building my capacity and...
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Gebby Nswanamumi Post 77 (summarised) in reply to 68

20 July 2020, 5:09 PM
The challenge we have are our leader's who politicise education
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Course Instructor

Ndidi Ofole Post 70 (summarised) in reply to 44

20 July 2020, 2:33 PM
Your vision is apt and can promote creative thinking among learners
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 102 (summarised) in reply to 70

6 August 2020, 1:34 PM
You are right Ofole
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Angore Mbitha Post 45 (summarised) in reply to 1

17 July 2020, 8:43 PM
Yes I agree with his analogy, just as a farmer must know the condition of his...
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Abibat Babatunde Post 47 (summarised) in reply to 1

17 July 2020, 11:26 PM
Yes, I do agree. In providing the right conditions/environment which supports...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 103 (summarised) in reply to 47

6 August 2020, 1:35 PM
It is very interesting and apt. We just provide the right environment and...
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Mafo Esuga Post 48 (summarised) in reply to 1

18 July 2020, 12:17 AM
I agree with Ken Robinson's analogy; that just as a farmer would require...
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Patience Adeniyi Post 50 (summarised) in reply to 1

18 July 2020, 9:09 PM
Yes, I agree with Ken Robinson's analogy. A teacher educator can be likened...
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Course Instructor

Ndidi Ofole Post 56 (summarised) in reply to 50

19 July 2020, 5:35 PM
Pat, to what extent do you think that we have these conducive environment and...
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Linet Njagi Post 52 (summarised) in reply to 1

19 July 2020, 9:56 AM
yes..This because even if the teacher is well prepared with the subject...
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Course Instructor

Ndidi Ofole Post 55 (summarised) in reply to 1

19 July 2020, 5:34 PM
Yes, I totally agree, the learners need resources such as conducive...
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Philip Mututa Post 57 (summarised) in reply to 1

19 July 2020, 7:35 PM
I totally agree with Robertson's idea. Teachers should be facilitators who...
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Michele Deane Post 58 (summarised) in reply to 57

19 July 2020, 7:59 PM
Congratulations, all of you! The conversation in the strand are most...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 126 (summarised) in reply to 58

15 September 2020, 12:13 PM
Thank you Michelle. The metaphor aptly describes the teacher's role in LCE.
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Course Instructor

Ndidi Ofole Post 60 (summarised) in reply to 1

19 July 2020, 10:51 PM Edited by the author on 19 July 2020, 10:53 PM
Yes, I totally agree with Robertson's idea. the learners need resources such...
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Franci Mureithi Post 61 (summarised) in reply to 1

20 July 2020, 12:59 AM

The farmer analogy for the teacher.

 I totally agree with Sir Robinson in that...
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Mil

Bashiru Saliu Post 65 (summarised) in reply to 1

20 July 2020, 11:59 AM
Mr Ken has deliver a powerful message for everyone to reflect including the...
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Loveline Yaro Post 69 (summarised) in reply to 1

20 July 2020, 1:13 PM

activity 1.1

 To develop independent learners, ensure sustainability and...
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Gebby Nswanamumi Post 75 (summarised) in reply to 69

20 July 2020, 5:06 PM
That is the way to go
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Gebby Nswanamumi Post 76 (summarised) in reply to 69

20 July 2020, 5:07 PM
That is it
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Paul Idris Post 72 (summarised) in reply to 1

20 July 2020, 3:28 PM
Ken Robinson example is very relevant and that is the relationship that...
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Lorna Wafula Post 78 (summarised) in reply to 1

20 July 2020, 6:19 PM

Vision For Education

 Teachers and teacher educators must redefine their ways...
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Michele Deane Post 87 (summarised) in reply to 78

23 July 2020, 1:00 PM
How would you suggest that their redefine their practice, Lorna?
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 104 (summarised) in reply to 78

6 August 2020, 1:38 PM
Yes. I agree Lorna. Teachers must too change their attitudes and beliefs...
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Nila Oduori Post 79 (summarised) in reply to 1

20 July 2020, 7:37 PM Edited by the author on 20 July 2020, 7:38 PM

A vision for teacher education

 My vision as an educator is to create a...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 125 (summarised) in reply to 79

15 September 2020, 12:09 PM
True. and implementing LCE applies to student teachers, experienced teachers...
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Bonface Nabwoba Post 80 (summarised) in reply to 1

20 July 2020, 9:10 PM Edited by the author on 20 July 2020, 9:11 PM

My vision for teacher education

 I think for teachers and learners to...
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Felix Olakulehin Post 81 (summarised) in reply to 1

21 July 2020, 1:16 PM

A Vision of Teacher Education

 Teachers can make students wonder and think...
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Monioluwa Olaniyi Post 82 (summarised) in reply to 1

22 July 2020, 1:10 PM
Yes, I agree with Ken Robinson that teaching can be compared to gardening....
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Michele Deane Post 86 (summarised) in reply to 82

23 July 2020, 9:57 AM
Yes! I do agree and many of you have also pointed out that our learners and...
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Elizabeth Buluku Post 89 (summarised) in reply to 86

24 July 2020, 7:13 PM Edited by the author on 24 July 2020, 7:14 PM
I agree with Ken Robinson and that students need to be provided with a...
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Heman Johnson Post 83 (summarised) in reply to 1

22 July 2020, 2:28 PM
i absolutely agree with is analogy
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Heman Johnson Post 84 (summarised) in reply to 1

22 July 2020, 2:31 PM
i totally agree with ken Robison Analogy
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Andrew Ibrahim Post 85 (summarised) in reply to 1

22 July 2020, 10:35 PM
Education especially at the basic stage can not be better described than...
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Doris2020

Doris Njoka Post 92 (summarised) in reply to 85

27 July 2020, 1:12 AM
This is true Ibrahim. It appears that the nurturing gets more intense at the...
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Nebath Tanglang Post 95 (summarised) in reply to 92

28 July 2020, 11:44 PM
While i agree with you Doris, at whatever level, the learner needs the...
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Mulikat Mustapha Post 113 (summarised) in reply to 85

15 August 2020, 2:33 AM

My vision

 Education at all levels requires commitment on the part of the...
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I'm Patiboyou Kirong From Togo, west Africa. As teacher educator, i'm much interted in this program

Patibouyou Kirong Post 90 (summarised) in reply to 1

26 July 2020, 10:13 AM
I really agree with Ken's perception of teaching compared to gaderning. The...
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Newton Mukolwe Post 91 (summarised) in reply to 1

26 July 2020, 2:34 PM
Yes, listening to Ken Robinson revives to me the philosophical ideas about...
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Paul Sayi Post 93 (summarised) in reply to 1

28 July 2020, 12:10 PM
Yes, i agree with Robinson perspective of comparing teaching and gardening in...
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Michele Deane Post 94 (summarised) in reply to 93

28 July 2020, 1:00 PM
A new slant on Ken Robinson's gardening metaphor, Paul. It is the case that...
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Nebath Tanglang Post 96 (summarised) in reply to 1

29 July 2020, 1:06 AM
Ken Robinson's analogy of the farmer and garden in respect of the teacher and...
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Mulikat Mustapha Post 114 (summarised) in reply to 96

15 August 2020, 2:40 AM
This is very correct, as a teacher skill development, knowledge of subject...
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Nila Oduori Post 100 (summarised) in reply to 1

29 July 2020, 2:55 PM
I agree with his sentiments about teaching and learning. He seems to stress...
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Gladys Rotich Post 101 (summarised) in reply to 1

31 July 2020, 8:08 AM
I concur with Kens analogy. As teachers, we create an environment conducive...
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Michele Deane Post 105 (summarised) in reply to 101

6 August 2020, 2:03 PM
This is a pretty pessimistic view of our role as teachers, Gladys. I truly...
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Jacqueline Korir Post 106 (summarised) in reply to 1

6 August 2020, 9:13 PM
I disagree with Ken that its only about the teacher. In teaching facilities...
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Helen Hendry Post 107 (summarised) in reply to 106

6 August 2020, 10:23 PM
Moderator Jacqueline, I agree that the environment can make things easier or...
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ELIZABETH Abenga Post 110 (summarised) in reply to 106

10 August 2020, 4:15 PM
I like your view, however the teacher or lecturer plays a key role in...
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Jacqueline Korir Post 108 (summarised) in reply to 1

7 August 2020, 10:29 AM
I agree with Ken. However apart from the teacher, other factors come into...
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John Mtenje Post 109 (summarised) in reply to 108

7 August 2020, 10:46 AM
I agree with Ken on his analogy with plants which need all the necessary...
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Sandra Amos Post 111 (summarised) in reply to 109

14 August 2020, 10:27 AM
I agree John, that the analogy is limited, even though the sentiment is good....
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Dr. Rose W. Njoroge

ROSE Njoroge Post 117 (summarised) in reply to 109

17 August 2020, 8:56 AM
John I concur with you. However, plants need pruning to make them flourish....
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Dr. Rose W. Njoroge

ROSE Njoroge Post 118 (summarised) in reply to 108

17 August 2020, 8:59 AM
That is why the analogy is relevant here. The two situations need relevant...
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Mulikat Mustapha Post 112 (summarised) in reply to 1

15 August 2020, 2:26 AM

My vision

 I quite agree with the submission of ken Robinson. A teacher can...
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Dr. Rose W. Njoroge

ROSE Njoroge Post 116 (summarised) in reply to 1

17 August 2020, 8:51 AM
Yes. I totally agree. A teacher must treat his or her learners like a plants...
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Chimdiebere Joseph Post 119 (summarised) in reply to 1

26 August 2020, 11:44 AM
Yes I do. Just as gardening is a place where plants are grown, when the...
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FLORENCE KISIRKOI Post 120 (summarised) in reply to 1

12 September 2020, 3:12 PM
Thank you Kris
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Toluwase Olanipekun

Toluwase Olanipekun Post 121 (summarised) in reply to 1

14 September 2020, 2:03 PM
An ideal school classroom should be neat, tidy, comfortable, good lighting....
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Discussion tags: activity 1.1, ken robinson, your vision