TMS3715 Assignment 2 (DETAILED ANSWERS) 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED

TMS3715 Assignment 2 (DETAILED ANSWERS) 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED Answers, guidelines, workings and references ................... Question 1 [40 marks] Use learning unit 1 ̶ Understanding the adolescent learner and Learning Unit 2 ̶ Home language teaching, principles and approaches in a multicultural society to answer the following questions (1.1, 1.2). (40 marks) Question 1.1 [20 marks] Elaborate on the various stages experienced by adolescent learners, detailing their influence on your personal philosophy regarding language teaching and learning. Use the following guidelines to prompt your thinking. 1. Outline three phases of adolescent learners as well as the physical, social and cognitive development characteristics of experiences by adolescents at each of these stages. 2. Your conception of how language learning occurs (use your knowledge of the principles of language, theories of language acquisition and approaches). 3. How your language teaching beliefs could affect your actual teaching practices and how you relate to your adolescent learners. Question 1.2 [20 marks] In a vibrant South African school, a group of passionate and dedicated language teachers gather in the staff room during their lunch break. They engage in a thought-provoking discussion about African learning theories and their implications for their classroom practices. The conversation is lively, as they exchange ideas and experiences, aiming to enhance their teaching approaches and meeting diverse learners' needs. Each teacher has a specific theory that resonates with them and believes it can be applied effectively in language teaching lessons. Answer the following five questions based on the above scenario. Provide four points per answer. Your responses should be concise yet comprehensive, 1. Ms Kumalo favours ujama. She explains why she favours it for her language teaching. Illustrate how Ms Kumalo's approach would foster collaborative learning, establish a sense of community among her learners, and promote these values within her language lessons. TMS3715 Teaching Home Language in FET Assignment 02 2. Mr Kassim explains what appeals to him about the harambee learning theory for language teaching. Outline how he would apply the principles of unity and working together for a common purpose in his language lessons to foster collaboration, teamwork and a sense of social cohesion among his students. 3. Mr Motsami adds his opinion to the discussion. He believes in Ubuntu and describes how he creates a classroom environment that reflects the principles of interconnectedness, empathy and communal learning to promote mutual respect, understanding, and inclusiveness among language learners. Do you agree with Mr Motsami’s view of Ubuntu? Give reasons for your answer. 4. Ms Khoza feels that her philosophy of language teaching is based on letsema for her language teaching. Discuss how this approach would resonate with her language teaching. 5. Ms Nkosi favours lebolla learning theory for her language teaching. She contrasts this theory with the above theory of letsema. In dialogue form, compose the conversation that occurs between Ms Nokosi and Mr Motsami. Question 2 [60 marks] Use learning unit 2 ̶ Home language teaching, principles and approaches in a multicultural society to complete the following tasks: (60 marks) Question 2.1 [15 marks] Critically analyse the following sentence "Language teaching can be approached from three orientations, namely structural, functional and communicative approaches." Based on your understanding, discuss the significance and implications of each approach in the context of teaching home languages to adolescent learners. Provide examples to support your arguments. Question 2.2 [20 marks] Discuss the key principles and strategies associated with cultural sustaining pedagogy, highlighting how it supports the cultural identities, experiences and languages of diverse students. Provide examples of how cultural sustaining pedagogy can be implemented effectively in the classroom to foster inclusive and empowering learning environments for adolescent learners. TMS3715 Teaching Home Language in FET Assignment 02 Question 2.3 Use learning unit 2 ̶ Home language teaching, principles and approaches in a multicultural society to complete the following table: [25 marks] Language learning styles and activities Extroverted Introverted Examples of effective language activities. One for an extrovert learner and one for an introvert learner. Behaviour Attitude Energy Conversation Descriptive Language Risk Goals Productivity [TOTAL: 100 marks]