MY PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES AS A TEACHER

-Observe trainees in the class or workshop for signs that they are failing to keep up, are bored or not understanding. -Show flexibility in responding to trainees needs. -Encourage trainees to take an active role in working through difficulties and take time to work through concepts in dealing with who have challenges. -Communicate effectively with students as well as staff members. -Creative and have an open attitude to change. -Show empathy, fairness, caring and approachable by students.

MY ROLES AND DUTIES AS A TEACHER

MY ROLES AND DUTIES AS A TEACHER As a teacher for vocational training center, I teach both theory and practical lessons. Each year, we (the VTC) admits students with different ethnic, tribal and educational backgrounds and I make sure that at least each student despite of his/her background understand and put in practice the knowledge and skills taught in the vocational training center in both theory and practice. These roles and duties include;  Prepare scheme of work and lesson plan for my periods  Teach students using different and possible teaching techniques such as lecture, demonstration, discussions and assessment.  Monitor and evaluate students’ performance  Create good learning environment for the students  Prepare and mark both assessment tests and examinations  Keep up to date records of the activities of the department.  Submit end of month reports to my senior/supervisor on the activities of the department.  Face any sort of situation that arise in my classroom and resolve it with confidence and forward those that require the attention of my supervisor.

“CRACKING OF BUILDINGS AS A CHALLENGE”

Most societies in South Sudan are facing challenge in the field of bricklaying and concrete practice (BCP). Cracks have become an indigenous, undesirable feature in both the old and newly constructed buildings. Building’s walls, foundations and floors are developing cracks in many parts of the country more especially in Malakal town. After completion of a building, unexpectedly cracks begin to develop on the walls, foundations and floors which weaken the strength and eventually the stability of the building as well as its durability. Although the craftsmen in their own capacities take actions to minimize the extent and severity of the cracking during the building process, it is rarely possible to avoid them entirely. According to my own observation, these cracks are gradually increasing in height and width which may be the first sign of serious defect affecting the serviceability of the house. This therefore calls for special attention from the craftsmen, government and individuals. It is most probably that, cracks that are not properly identified and paid attention to may lead to collapse of the structure. Assume that, a family building collapses, they are more likely to be exposed to more dangers like; coldness at night, rains, mosquito bites and spending more money to construct a new one or may be for renovation. The purpose of this technical note is to seek for help and advice on the increasing level of challenges caused by cracking of buildings in South Sudan, Malakal. The research is carried out to establish a common ground and possible ways on how I can improve my practice as well as my learning. And also act as an eye opener to other craftsmen in the field of bricklaying and concrete practice and may in other crafts to also identify and understand common challenges in their professional practices. During this study, I passed through two significant shifts; from “I can’t” to “I can” and from I can to “I care”. Not until possibilities are found to reduce or avoid this phenomenon, clients and craftsmen will keep on facing economic lose. This therefore makes most of the clients have less trust in the craftsmen. If this cracking of foundations, walls and floors are not minimized or reduced the guarantee of such buildings may also be uncertain. What could have caused these cracks? How can these cracks be reduced or avoided? Contributions of ideas and skills on; understanding, minimizing/reducing and avoiding cracks are welcome from craftsmen and well-wishers.

CRACKING OF BUILDINGS AS A CHALLENGE

Cracking of foundations, walls and floors has affected many buildings; both the old and newly constructed one in Malakal town, South Sudan. This weakens the strength, stability and durability of the whole building. Effects of cracks on the; Society, Buildings , more on the article

EFFECTS OF CRACKS ON A BUILDING

A crack is a complete or incomplete separation of concrete into two or more parts, produced by breaking or fracturing of a concrete wall, foundation and other parts of a building. The appearance of cracks is a symptom of distress within the fabric of the building. Often the cracking is of little consequence and once it is established as static, it gradually increases which maybe the first sign of a serious defect which may affect the serviceability or the stability of the house. Cracks have become an indigenous, undesirable feature in both the old and newly constructed buildings. After completion of a building, unexpectedly cracks begin to develop on the walls, foundations and floors which weaken the strength, stability and eventually its durability. It is most probably that, cracks that are not properly identified and paid attention to may lead to collapse of the structure. Although the craftsmen take actions to minimize cracks during the building process, it is rarely possible to avoid them entirely. Not until possibilities are found to reduce or avoid this phenomenon, clients and craftsmen will keep on facing big economic lose. What could be the cause of these cracks? How can these cracks be reduced or avoided? Contributions of ideas and skills on; understanding, minimizing/reducing and avoiding cracks destroying buildings are welcome from well-wishers and craftsmen.

EFFECTS OF CRACKING BUILDINGS ON THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

Cracking of buildings is one of the needs in the field of bricklaying and concrete practice as my professional practice that require special attention from both the government, individuals and craftsmen. Although the craftsmen take actions to minimize the extent and severity of the cracking during the building process, it is rarely possible to avoid them entirely. It is most probably that, cracks that are not properly identified and paid attention to may lead to collapse of the structure. if a family building collapses,they may become homes. This therefore exposes them to more dangers like; coldness at nightone, mosquito bits, spending more money to construct a new building and mistrust between the clients and the craftsmen.

CRACKING OF BUILDINGS AS A CHALLENGE TO THE SOCIETY

As the youngest country in the world to get its independence from the Sudan in 2010, South Sudan is currently facing a big challenge in the sector of bricklaying and concrete practice. There are many needs in the field of bricklaying and concrete practice as my professional practice that require special attention from both the government, individuals and craftsmen. Building’s walls and foundations are developing cracks in many parts of the country more especially in Malakal town (Upper Nile state).

Cracks have become an indigenous, undesirable feature in both the old and newly constructed buildings. After completion of a building, unexpectedly cracks begin to develop on the walls, foundations and floors which weaken the strength and eventually the stability of the building as well as the durability of the whole building. These cracks are becoming a big challenge in my professional technical vocational practice as a builder. It is most probably that, cracks that are not properly identified and paid attention to may lead to collapse of the structure. Not until possibilities are found to reduce or avoid this phenomenon, clients and craftsmen will keep on facing big economic lose. This may therefore cause mistrust between the clients and the craftsmen. Although the craftsmen take actions to minimize the extent and severity of the cracking during the building process, it is rarely possible to avoid them entirely. What could be the cause of these cracks? How can these cracks be reduced or avoided? Contributions of ideas and skills on; understanding, minimizing/reducing and avoiding cracks destroying buildings are welcome from well-wishers and craftsmen.