Teachers Policy

Introduction

The following policy is guidance for, and expectations from, the teachers in line with the Academy’s values and objectives. Every teacher wishes that their students learn from them the best they can. Each teacher employs their unique style and method of teaching. In fact there is no best style of teaching other than what suits the course and the students the best. It is not the intention of the Academy to dictate teachers exactly how to teach.

The Policy

Teachers should

  1. Foster a professional teacher student relationship within and outside of the Academy
  2. In addition to imparting knowledge, try as best as they can to inculcate good practices and character in their students
  3. Encourage students to put the knowledge gained from the courses into daily practice and share with family and friends to maximise the impact of the courses on the community at large
  4. Start the class on time. Set an example for students by arriving in time for the lesson. Log on to Zoom promptly (where applicable) to reassure online students that the class is on.
  5. Notify any planned absences well in advance to the head teacher or administrative staff so that substitute teachers can be arranged where possible.
  6. Notify lateness and unplanned absences at the first opportunity so the students can be updated.
  7. Stream and record lesson as per requirement
  8. Mark student attendance during or immediately after the class
  9. Try to identify individual student’s learning needs and styles and try to adjust teaching styles and methods accordingly as much as possible.
  10. Make use of teaching aids like projectors / white board to facilitate visual learning
  11. Incorporate informal assessment and review of previous lessons in every class to enhance learning and knowledge retention
  12. Employ assessments effectively as a strategy to assist student learning, adapt teaching and assess student achievement of learning goals
  13. Dismiss the class on time to avoid delaying students for their next class
  14. Prepare annual lesson plans and adhere to it as best as possible
  15. Write exams / tests papers in advance and submit for formatting to the admin at least 2 weeks in advance.