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Unisa empowers Life Orientation teachers
Teachers from Vhembe East and Vhembe West heeded a call to participate in the Life Orientation Educators' Workshop offered by Unisa’s North Eastern Region
The North Eastern Region recently delivered an empowering workshop for Life Orientation educators from both Vhembe East and Vhembe West districts. The workshop was attended by teachers and officials from the Limpopo Provincial Department of Education and Unisa representatives from the North Eastern Region, the College of Education (CEDU) and the Directorate: Counselling and Career Development (DCCD).
The event's purpose was, among others, to equip Life Orientation educators with the knowledge to prepare learners for higher education; to share insights and experiences regarding career opportunities for both educators and learners; and to provide guidance on managing learners in challenging environments or situations.
The Limpopo Department of Education suggested most of the topics covered during earlier discussions with the North Eastern Region team. These included online safety, mental health, sexuality education and the latest trends in education.
Dr Lesiba Molepo welcomes participants to the Life Orientation Educators Workshop
In his welcoming address, Dr Lesiba Molepo, Acting Regional Director, highlighted the technological era in which learners are expected to apply online, study online and be assessed online.
"Our educators are therefore given a daunting task of ensuring that amid all these challenges, they guide learners to adapt and succeed despite the evident digital divide in our country," he said. He encouraged teachers to actively engage with the workshop presenters on the programme topics, so that they, in turn, can be empowered to support and manage their learners effectively.
Dr Matome Mashiapata shares the latest counselling trends with participants
Dr Matome Mashiapata, Director: Counselling and Career Development, discussed current trends in career counselling and stressed the need for teachers to transform their approaches to deal with challenges faced by learners, such as misguidance, unclear expectations and a lack of information.
Dr Deliwe Khumalo from CEDU delivered an interactive session on sexuality education, focusing on how teachers can manage diverse sexual orientations among learners.
On online safety, Karabo Mogoboya, also from CEDU, discussed the benefits and risks of digital activity and issues related to digital footprints and cyberbullying or online harassment.
Mpho Monama from the North Eastern Region’s Counselling Services reminded the teachers that caring for themselves is essential in order to support their learners effectively. Her presentation focused on mental health.
The North Eastern Region’s Student Administration team, comprising Nkai Masango and Raisibe Maleasenya, provided participants with information on Unisa’s application and registration processes and student funding options.
Speaking on behalf of the teachers who attended the workshop, Rudzani Muenda expressed gratitude to Unisa for empowering teachers. "This is the African university empowering the nation," he noted.
* By Bessie Molokomme, Communication and Marketing Officer: North Eastern Region
Publish date: 2025-09-03 00:00:00.0
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