Eric Kavai Teacher
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Dedicated educator proficient in both Kiswahili and English, adept at cultivating a dynamic classroom atmosphere. With a rich background in history, I bring a unique perspective to the curriculum, making lessons not just informative but captivating. My goal is to instill a love for languages and an appreciation for Kiswahili history, fostering well-rounded individuals ready to engage in a globalized world. I prioritize creating an inclusive space where students feel empowered to explore, question, and develop their linguistic and historical skills.My teaching strategy as a history and government instructor is focused on encouraging critical thinking, encouraging active learning, and encouraging a sense of civic involvement in my students. Education in governance and history, in my opinion, is essential to creating aware, responsible, and socially conscious students. The following are the main ideas that direct my teaching style:
Behaviorism defines my techniques of teaching. My teaching philosophy is to focus on building students’ independent study habits. Even when students are engaged in a lesson, I find they often forget essential details because they haven’t learned how to properly review material on their own. I believe helping middle school students learn how to study independently now better prepares them for the demands of high school and college courses.
Engaging and Relevant Content: I think history and government should be taught in a way that is understandable to kids. I use a range of materials, including original sources, films, and interactive exercises, in an effort to make the subject matter interesting. I want to show how important these topics are to today's society by relating historical occurrences and governmental procedures to the lives of my pupils. These teaching practices are in line with constructivism which puts much emphasis on ensuring the importance of making the subject matter relatable to students and allowing them to construct their own knowledge.
Examining, evaluating, and interpreting historical events and governmental policies are ways I urge my students to practice critical thinking. I stress the value of weighing several points of view, accounting for context and bias, and developing solid arguments. Students gain critical thinking skills and the ability to generate their own well-informed ideas through participating in conversations, debates, and independent research. This is in line with critical pedagogy which seeks to encourage learners to question and analyze issues critically.
I use a student-centered method: I use a student-centered approach to teaching, adjusting my lessons to fit the various requirements and learning preferences of my students. In my classroom, I work hard to foster a welcoming and accepting atmosphere where students feel free to voice their opinions, ask questions, and participate in discussions. I promote student cooperation and provide them the chance to do independent work, empowering them to take charge of their education.
I ensure civic Engagement: it's very important to instill in my students a feeling of civic engagement. I want them to have a solid awareness of their civic duties and rights, as well as a respect for democratic values and procedures. I strongly encourage students to take part in community service projects, mock elections, and other civic engagement opportunities that let them put their learning into practice and improve their community.
I ensure reflection and Continuous Growth of the learners: I am dedicated to developing professionally as an educator. I regularly look for chances to expand my knowledge and instructional techniques, keeping up with the most recent developments in the field of history and government education. I constantly evaluate my teaching strategies and adjust them better suit my students' changing needs.
In conclusion, my teaching philosophy is on cultivating civic duty, providing an engaging and inclusive learning environment, and encouraging critical thinking and active learning. I teach history and government. By following these guidelines, I hope to encourage a passion for learning that will last a lifetime, enable students to become educated and active citizens, and provide them with the knowledge and abilities they need to function in a world that is always changing.

Subjects

  • Kiswahili A levels

  • English & Literature O level-Masters/Postgraduate

  • History & Government O level-Bachelors/Undergraduate

Experience

No experience mentioned.

Education

  • Master of science in education management (Aug, 2023–now) from Strathmore University, Nairobi
  • Bachelor of Education arts (Aug, 2018–Dec, 2021) from Egerton university Njoro, Kenya.

Fee details

    KSh1,000/hour (US$7.75/hour)

    If distance can vary

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