1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................... 3
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES ............................................................................... 3
2.1 Purpose .................................................................................................................. 3
2.2 Outcomes .............................................................................................................. 4
3 LECTURER(S) AND CONTACT DETAILS ............................................................ 5
3.1 Lecturer(s).............................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Department ........................................................................................................... 6
3.3 University .............................................................................................................. 6
4 RESOURCES ......................................................................................................... 7
4.1 Prescribed book(s) ............................................................................................... 7
4.2 Recommended book(s) ........................................................................................ 7
4.3 Electronic (E-Reserves) ........................................................................................ 7
4.4 Library services and resources ........................................................................... 7
5 STUDENT SUPPOERT SERVICES ....................................................................... 8
5.1 Teaching Assistant (TAs) .................................................................................... 8
5.2 Access to myUnisa .............................................................................................. 9
5.3 Access to free computer & Internet .................................................................... 9
5.4 Video conferencing ............................................................................................ 10
6 HOW TO STUDY ONLINE ................................................................................... 10
6.1 What does it mean to study fully online ........................................................... 10
6.2 myUnisa tools ..................................................................................................... 10
7 WHERE DO I START ............................................................................................ 11
7.1 Main website ....................................................................................................... 11
7.2 Group site ........................................................................................................... 12
8 PHYSICAL STUDY MATERIAL ........................................................................... 15
8.1 The track and trace number .............................................................................. 15
9 ASSESSMENT ..................................................................................................... 16
9.1 Assessment plan ................................................................................................ 16
9.2 Due dates for assignments: Semester 1 .......................................................... 17
9.3 Due dates for assignments: Semester 2 .......................................................... 17
9.4 Submission of assignments .............................................................................. 18
10 PLAGIARISM ....................................................................................................... 18
11 FEEDBACK ON MARKED ASSIGNMENTS ....................................................... 20
12 SUBMITTING YOUR PORTFOLIO ...................................................................... 20
13 OTHER ASSESSMENT METHODS .................................................................... 20
13.1 Formative and summative assessment ............................................................ 20
14 EXAMINATION .................................................................................................... 21
14.1 Allocation of examination mark ........................................................................ 21
15 CONCLUSION ..................................................................................................... 21
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, BPT1501/101
Dear Student
We wish to inform you that Unisa has implemented a transformation charter based on five
pillars and eight dimensions. In response to this charter, we have also placed curriculum
transformation high on the agenda. For your information, curriculum transformation includes
the following pillars: student-centred scholarship; the pedagogical renewal of teaching and
assessment practices; the scholarship of teaching and learning, and the infusion of African
epistemologies and philosophies. These pillars and their principles will be integrated at
programme and module level, as a phased-in approach. You will notice the implementation
thereof in your modules and we encourage you to fully embrace these changes during your
studies at Unisa.
1 INTRODUCTION TO THE MODULE
Dear Student
We are pleased to welcome you to this module and hope that you will find it interesting and
rewarding. We will do our best to make your study of this module successful. You will be well
on your way to success if you start studying early in the year and resolve to do the assignments
to the best of your ability.
The information in this tutorial letter is important. Keep it in a file or a safe place because you
will need to refer to it often during the semester. Read through it carefully before starting on
any work for this module to get an overview of what is required of you. Underline all the dates
we give you in this tutorial letter and enter them on your year planner where you can see them
at a glance. Keep it at hand when working through the study material; preparing the
assignment(s) and addressing questions to your Teaching Assistants (TA’s) or lecturers.
We hope that you enjoy this module and we wish you all the best.
BPT1501 Team
2 PURPOSE AND OUTCOMES
2.1 Purpose
The purpose of this module is:
to create an awareness of what it entails to be a professional teacher;
to create an awareness of how to make a difference in the lives of learners;
to demonstrate your understanding of a professional teacher;
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