Hammanskraal Early Childhood Development Graduate Aims To Empower Children Through Education

Hammanskraal Early Childhood Development Graduate Aims To Empower Children Through Education

  • A woman from Hammanskraal in Pretoria aims to empower children in her community through education
  • Armed with knowledge and passion, the Early Childhood Development graduate wants to create a brighter future by nurturing young minds
  • Speaking to Briefly News, Maria Matshia says she wants to provide the younger generation with the tools they need to succeed and change their circumstances

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A woman from Hammanskraal aims to empower her community.
Maria Matshia from Hammanskraal in Pretoria wants to use her skills to develop young minds in her community. Images: Supplied.
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A remarkable woman named Maria Matshia is on a mission to empower the younger generation in Hammanskraal through education.

Empowering through early childhood education

The Early Childhood Development graduate's story is one of determination, resilience, and a deep commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of children in her community.

Matshia's journey to becoming a teacher represents a lifelong commitment to learning and she says:

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"I am passionate about helping students to learn and grow, both academically and personally.
"As a teacher, I have an opportunity to make an impact on young people during a critical time in their lives by teaching them important life skills and providing guidance that will help shape their future.”

One of the significant challenges Matshia faced during her educational journey was mathematics. Her struggles were no different in a country where maths proficiency can be a hurdle for many students.

Mathematics, with its multi-step problem solving processes, demands practice and perseverance, and she experienced these challenges firsthand. However, the graduate's determination to overcome these hurdles didn't waver. She recognised the importance of mathematics in life and has made it her mission to impart these vital skills to her young students.

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"Mathematics and Life Skills are the subjects I will teach because mathematics is important in life. Math enhances healthy brain function, improves problem-solving skills, aids logical reasoning and analytical thinking, fosters flexible thinking and creativity, and improves financial literacy."

But her commitment doesn't stop at mathematics. She's equally passionate about teaching life skills to preschool aged children. Life skills lay the foundation for a child's future growth and well-being, nurturing their executive function and setting the stage for a successful life.

the seasoned woman has ambitious plans to further her studies at the University of South Africa. She aims to earn her diploma and degree in teaching, building on her Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications in Early Childhood Development.

Her advice to the younger generation is:

"Whatever you do, put God first for He is the beginning and the end of our existence. Pursue your dreams and aim for true happiness in every relationship you have by bringing out the best in every person.

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"Make the most out of today for it is a gift, that is why it is the present; yesterday is gone and tomorrow may never come. God bless the upcoming generation in their journeys."

This dedicated teacher embodies the spirit of education and empowerment, striving to shape a brighter future for the generations to come.

Innovative Mpumalanga teacher's lessons trends

In a similar story, Briefly News reported about an innovative teacher in Mpumalanga is making waves on TikTok for her unique approach to teaching Afrikaans.

By blending dancing and fun into her lessons, she has captured the hearts of people in Mzansi.

Anzel Roux says most teachers go to school to teach, but she goes to school to influence positive behaviour because that is the root of effective learning.

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Trisha Pillay (Weekend current affairs editor) Trisha Pillay is a Current Affairs writer at Briefly News. She has a degree in Journalism from the University of Johannesburg and an Honours degree in International Politics from UNISA. She joined ENCA straight out of varsity and completed an internship at the channel. Pillay later went on to cover politics, crime, entertainment, and current affairs at the Citizen Newspaper. She joined Newzroom Afrika in 2019 and became a senior bulletin editor for shows focused on politics and current affairs on the channel. She joined Briefly News in 2023. You can contact her at trisha.pillay@briefly.co.za