parents and principals as partners in creating a culture of learning

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depopulation of families (44% of pupils grow up without a father­
figure at home);
poor example/role models set by teachers and parents;
lack of resources such as textbooks, chairs and desks; and
hesitancy on the side ofprincipals and teachers to discipline pupils.
Lack of proper role models. Teachers and parents do not fulfil this role
as one would expect them to.
Education is boring and meaningless to pupils - they do not see its worth
in a society where 'crime does pay'.
English as the medium of instruction is quite often a third or fourth
language to pupils.
Lack of a comparative nono of what kind of effort is needed to achieve
at school.
Lack of a professional work ethic in a large number of teachers:
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Some teachers lack commitment - many teachers do not take
ownership of their teaching responsibilities.
Some teachers lack punctuality: they arrive late for classes and for
school.