Education Mama and the Teacher
Canada, U.S. and Europe think they have the best educational system in the world. They don’t, because of the volcanic crack. What crack?
In rural Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and South America, there’s no missing link or a gaping hole between the classroom and home because kids know, that teachers hang out with parents.
They go to the same church, mosque, temple, building society, market, financial co-op, choir practice, harvest or festival committee. Teachers drop by the house at any given time.
‘Thami, is your mother home?’
‘Mama, Miss Deavoir is here to see you.’
Therefore, parents and teachers are one step ahead of kids. Kids know that they cannot punk the teacher because mama will know about it. And, what’s your point?
The point is: because of iPad education, kids do not fear the link between school and home. Therefore, they can do whatever they like without the possibility of teachers walking through the door to see Mama.
Kids are therefore independent and complete independence militates against the community, discipline, learning and initiation to the real world. There’s no independence at work. You follow the rules, or start your own company.
This is another ‘written podcast’ by Nonqaba waka Msimang.
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