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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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Dear Samuel, I like what you have addressed , but what do you mean by...
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Teacher as farmer Nurturing in teaching is now being referred to as mentoring... [Expand all posts
Activity 1.1 Your vision I agree with Ken's analogy of comparing teaching to... [Expand all posts
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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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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In addition to what colleagues have pointed out, I think of key concern is...
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Just as plants need sunlight, water, and good soil, learners need...
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A vision for teacher education I totally agree with Ken Robinson [Expand all posts
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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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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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... [Expand all posts
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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Activity 1.1: Your vision The classroom is a flexible space to be used to... [Expand all posts
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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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... [Expand all posts
Well, it does sound as if using learner centered approaches with 200-500...
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Quite clear explanation of learn centred situaton with the role of teacher as...
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Activity 1.1: Your vision 1. He sees teaching as not being linear but as... [Expand all posts
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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Your vision The analogy of gardening is interesting, I was just thinking the... [Expand all posts
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... [Expand all posts
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... [Expand all posts
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... [Expand all posts
Jane what is is true. I agree. The focus should be on the student. We...
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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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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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I agree with you Matha. That's precisely my point. Sandra's point is also...
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• 14 September 2020, 10:37 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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• 14 September 2020, 10:37 PM
It is worrisome that even most student don't have text books to learn at...
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I totally agree with you Bashiru. For a teacher to provide an enabling...
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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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I really like idea of a teacher being a FACILITATOR helping the learners to...
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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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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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• 14 September 2020, 10:39 PM
Yes teaching is a nurturing process that requires the right conditions to be...
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Activity 1.1 Your Vision I perfectly agree with the analogy of Ken Robinson .... [Expand all posts
I totally agree with Ken Robinson's comparison of the teacher and the...
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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... [Expand all posts
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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My vision for teacher education Teachers to facilitate active learning,... [Expand all posts
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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Yes, this is still as creating learner centered education in which learners...
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My vision is to take teaching to the next level by building my capacity and...
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The challenge we have are our leader's who politicise education
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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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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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Yes, I do agree. In providing the right conditions/environment which supports...
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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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Yes, I agree with Ken Robinson's analogy. A teacher educator can be likened...
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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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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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Congratulations, all of you! The conversation in the strand are most...
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• 15 September 2020, 12:13 PM
Thank you Michelle. The metaphor aptly describes the teacher's role in LCE.
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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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The farmer analogy for the teacher. I totally agree with Sir Robinson in that... [Expand all posts
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... [Expand all posts
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... [Expand all posts
How would you suggest that their redefine their practice, Lorna?
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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... [Expand all posts
• 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... [Expand all posts
A Vision of Teacher Education Teachers can make students wonder and think... [Expand all posts
Yes, I agree with Ken Robinson that teaching can be compared to gardening....
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Yes! I do agree and many of you have also pointed out that our learners and...
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• 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
Heman Johnson Post 84 (summarised) in reply to 1 • 22 July 2020, 2:31 PM
Education especially at the basic stage can not be better described than...
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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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While i agree with you Doris, at whatever level, the learner needs the...
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• 15 August 2020, 2:33 AM
My vision Education at all levels requires commitment on the part of the... [Expand all posts
I really agree with Ken's perception of teaching compared to gaderning. The...
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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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A new slant on Ken Robinson's gardening metaphor, Paul. It is the case that...
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Ken Robinson's analogy of the farmer and garden in respect of the teacher and...
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• 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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This is a pretty pessimistic view of our role as teachers, Gladys. I truly...
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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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• 10 August 2020, 4:15 PM
I like your view, however the teacher or lecturer plays a key role in...
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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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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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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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My vision I quite agree with the submission of ken Robinson. A teacher can... [Expand all posts
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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• 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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• 12 September 2020, 3:12 PM
• 14 September 2020, 2:03 PM
An ideal school classroom should be neat, tidy, comfortable, good lighting....
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