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• A primary school teacher recently gained attention for her engaging lesson on prepositions of place, shared via TikTok
• The video showcases the physical demands and patience required when teaching young children
• With over 1.6 million views, the post sparked lively discussions, highlighting both the challenges and joys of teaching

A primary school teacher has taken to TikTok to give a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s really like to teach young learners.

Essential traits for educators

She @scientist.respira6 covered a lesson on 'Prepositions of Place', and demonstrated how to make learning engaging while staying physically active. The educator posted a video and said:

"Before you become a primary school teacher, think of this."

She climbed under, on top, and positioned herself at the front and back of a table while posing questions to her learners. It’s a hilarious sight that shows just how much energy it takes to keep little ones engaged.

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Watch the video below:

Teacher's video goes viral

With over 2 million views, the video sparked lively chatter among South Africans in the comments section.

Many viewers are convinced that teaching is both a rewarding and demanding profession that deserves recognition and respect.

See some comments below:

@yamkela.vakele1 said:

"Yhooo the slow-mo response. 🤣😭"

@SmangalisoMbili wrote:

"I love this energy wena teacher ✨✨✨"

@kgolaganoshimzama mentioned:

"By that time in China there kids are learning how to program a phone."

@Leratx posted:

"Honestly wish I had a teacher like you. 🩷"

@ChristianNarrativeDeveloper typed:

"This is passion. This is love. My only worry is occupational health safety, school managers will not buy it."

@kidskabi commented:

"😂😂😂 Teachers go through a lot bathong."

@Ms.sam.6 shared:

"This job is not for impatient people like me. 😅😅"

@Ingqwelekazwelonke

"Yho yho waiting under that table while they take 10 minutes to respond. 🙆🏿‍♂️🙆🏿‍♂️🤣🤣🤣"

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Teacher handles classroom patience like a pro

In another article, Briefly News reported that a passionate South African teacher went viral after using a gentle approach to handle classroom chaos.

The sweet lady created a safe space for her learners, ensuring a smooth learning environment. She started by handling a chaotic classroom without raising her voice, and she did not threaten to bring back corporal punishment.

Source: Briefly News