“Main Character”: Eastern Cape School Teacher’s Cool Vibes Have Mzansi Wishing They Were in School
- An Eastern Cape primary school teacher at Crewe Primary School went viral after students lifted him on a chair and he performed a fun dance routine with his class
- The Facebook video gained over 8,200 reactions as South Africans praised Mr Voigt's interactive teaching style
- Mzansi viewers expressed nostalgia for their school days, wishing they had teachers like him who made learning fun and engaging
Source: Facebook
A primary school teacher from the Eastern Cape has captured hearts across South Africa after a video showed his fun and interactive approach to teaching. The clip has sparked conversations about modern teaching methods and how educators are finding creative ways to engage with students.
Crewe Primary School SA shared the viral video on their Facebook page @creweprimaryschoolsa, showing Mr Voigt in action with his students. The clip features students lined up before splitting apart to reveal two pupils lifting their teacher on a chair. As they spin him around to face the camera, he starts dancing along with his excited students.
The video quickly gained over 8,200 reactions and hundreds of comments. Viewers praised the teacher's ability to create a positive learning environment where students feel comfortable participating and having fun.
Source: Facebook
Mzansi reacts to teacher's cool vibes
@lwazilwenkosi.hadebe reminisced:
"Back then, we used to pick up litter for fun... Nowadays, school is just real fun."
@tsholofelo.masibi appreciated:
"These are the videos we should be seeing more of... Teachers and learners having fun in classes in a respectful manner, not teachers and learners fighting."
@zizipho.sivuyisiwe.kazukisani.malima noted:
"My son's teacher, you are loved by these children, I can see."
@ma.thabo.pam joked:
"So they lifted that chair."
@bright.winile.mzimela commented:
"You are heavy, Sir...."
@thokozani.mahlangu declared:
"Definitely, I was born in the wrong era."
@vugasa.meyiwa said:
"Unexpected, hey."
@mtem.dlamini wondered:
"Where were these kinds of teachers during our days?"
The debate over strict versus fun teachers
According to Madison Killeen, people often argue about whether strict or fun teachers help students learn better. Killeen believes strict teachers are more effective, especially for kids who want top marks. She says strict teachers create calm, focused classrooms where students can actually concentrate and reach their goals.
She also points out that strict doesn’t mean mean, it just means keeping order so everyone gets a fair chance to learn. On the other hand, if teachers are too relaxed, classrooms can become noisy and distracting, which makes it harder for serious students to focus.
But the viral video of Mr Voigt shows that there can be a middle ground. His students respect him, yet still enjoy being in his class. This proves that a teacher can be both fun and disciplined, creating a space where kids learn well and still have a good time.
Watch the Facebook reel below:
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