As teachers, one of the things we hope to achieve is the growth of responsible, committed and caring citizens with adequate problem solving skills and values. This holistic approach will enable them to contribute to their own community, nation and global society in such a way that human dignity, equality and respect are upheld.

Learning about responsibilities, why we have them, and how they should be practised is important, but
what is more important is how we experience human rights and responsibility at school and the
opportunities that are given for actually living them on a daily basis.

The practices of educators in the classroom can provide a positive experience of rights and
responsibilities.
The curriculum becomes alive through the:
• management of the classroom
• way the learning environment is set up
• relationships in the classroom – learner to learner and teacher to learner
• activities and strategies developed for learning and teaching.

In your classroom, remember as a teacher you too have the right to be treated with dignity and respect.
You also have the responsibility not to infringe on the rights of others, and to conduct yourself
professionally in a manner that demonstrates your understanding of and commitment to rights and
responsibilities.

How to go about implementing the Bill of Responsibilities in your classroom? click here