Got it — this is the 2014 Higher Teachers’ Certificate (HTC) Examination, Emerging Issues paper from Sierra Leone 📄 You have 2 sections. Section A = answer ALL 10. Section B = answer any 5. Here are sample answers you can use for Section A to study from: SECTION A: Answers Five reasons why code of conduct is important in schools Maintains Discipline: It sets rules so students and staff behave in an orderly way. Promotes Safety: Rules prevent fighting, bullying, and accidents. Creates a Conducive Learning Environment: When everyone behaves well, teaching and learning are easier. Builds Character: It teaches respect, honesty, and responsibility. Protects School Reputation: A school with good conduct gains respect from the community. Rationale behind experiential learning Experiential learning is “learning by doing”. The rationale is that students understand and remember better when they actively participate, reflect on experiences, and apply knowledge in real-life situations, rather than just listening in class. E.g. learning farming by going to the school garden. Five ways to help change the behaviour of your pupils Use Positive Reinforcement: Praise and reward good behaviour. Be a Role Model: Pupils copy teacher’s behaviour. Counseling: Talk to the pupil to understand the cause of bad behaviour. Set Clear Rules and Consequences: Pupils must know what is expected. Involve Parents/Guardians: Work with home to reinforce good behaviour. What is “Hygiene Education”? Hygiene Education is teaching pupils knowledge, attitudes, and practices that promote personal, environmental, and food cleanliness in order to prevent diseases and maintain good health. Why is hand washing important? Prevents spread of germs and diseases like cholera, diarrhea, COVID-19. Reduces school absenteeism due to sickness. Promotes overall personal cleanliness and health. Define communicable diseases with examples Communicable diseases are illnesses that can be spread from one person to another through air, water, food, or contact. Examples: Tuberculosis, Malaria, Cholera, Measles, HIV/AIDS. Distinguish between active and passive peace Active peace: People work positively to build justice, unity, and solve conflicts. Passive peace: Absence of war/fighting, but people are silent and do nothing to improve society. Why are schools referred to as “socializing institutions”? Because schools teach pupils how to live with others. Pupils learn norms, values, language, cooperation, respect, and how to interact with different people outside their family. Define democracy + 5 characteristics Democracy = Government of the people, by the people, for the people. 5 Characteristics: Rule of law Free and fair elections Fundamental human rights Separation of powers Participation of citizens --- Want me to tackle Section B Q1 or Q2 next? Those are usually the high-mark ones. Which specific question(s) do you need full answers for?

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