TPS2602/103a/0/2022
Tutorial Letter 103A/0/2022 for TPS2602
TEACHING PRACTICE II to be done with Senior phase (grade 7-9)
school subject
BEd (Senior Phase & FET)
Year module
Department: Curriculum and Instructional Studies
ASSIGNMENT 50: PORTFOLIO
Dear Student: You must do your practical teaching in one of the
following senior phase subjects (grade 7-9) indicated below,
included in the curriculum stream you are enrolled for. Please mark
the name of the subject by means of a cross (X).
Mathematics Natural Sciences Social Sciences Arts and Culture
X
Languages Life Orientation Economic and Technology
Management
Sciences
PLEASE NOTE: The outcomes for this module can be found in tutorial letter 101.
Please read them again before commencing with your teaching practice and this
portfolio.
,PLAGIARISM INFORMATION
Plagiarism is considered to be a serious form of academic misconduct and is treated as such by the University of
Johannesburg. Academic honesty and integrity are therefore expected of students in this module. Plagiarism
means that the ideas, writings, works or inventions of others are represented as one’s own. In order to avoid
plagiarism, a scholar MUST acknowledge the author or the source of any information. However, it is not sufficient
to acknowledge the source – if the exact words from the source are used by the scholar, this must be indicated in
the text using quotation marks. It is further incumbent on the scholar to keep accurate records of sources of
information and use referencing techniques to avoid plagiarism. Plagiarism is considered immoral, unethical and
illegal. The University’s Policy on plagiarism will be uploaded on ULink for you in order to promote the
understanding and prevention of plagiarism. Furthermore, the concept of plagiarism will be discussed in the
contact sessions. In the event of plagiarism, a mark of zero will be given.
STUDENT DECLARATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL STUDIES
Should be completed and submitted by ALL STUDENTS
The Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies places specific emphasis on integrity and ethical
behaviour with regard to the preparation of all written work to be submitted for academic evaluation. Although
academic personnel will provide you with information regarding reference techniques as well as ways to avoid
plagiarism, you also have a responsibility to fulfil in this regard. Should you at any time feel unsure about the
requirements, you must consult the lecturer concerned before you submit any written work.
You are guilty of plagiarism when you extract information from a book, article or web page without acknowledging
the source and pretend that it is your own work. In truth, you are stealing someone else’s property. This doesn’t
only apply to cases where you quote verbatim, but also when you present someone else’s work in a somewhat
amended format (paraphrase), or even when you use someone else’s deliberation without the necessary
acknowledgement. You are not allowed to use another student’s previous work. You are furthermore not allowed
to let anyone copy or use your work with the intention of presenting it as his/her own.
Students who are guilty of plagiarism will forfeit all credit for the work concerned. In addition, the matter can also
be referred to the Disciplinary Committee for a ruling to be made. Plagiarism is considered a serious violation of
the University’s regulations and may lead to suspension from the University. For the period that you are a student
at the Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies, , the under-mentioned declaration must
accompany all written work to be submitted. No written work will be accepted unless the declaration has been
completed and attached.
I (full names) RIVASHNI ARCHARY
Student number 12530999
Subject/Module Code TPS2602
Declaration
1. I understand what plagiarism entails and am aware of the University’s policy in this regard.
2. I declare that this ASSIGNMENT (e.g. essay, report, project, assignment, dissertation, thesis etc) is my
own, original work. Where someone else’s work was used (whether from a printed source, the internet or any
other source) due acknowledgement was given and reference was made according to departmental
requirements.
3. I did not make use of another student’s previous work and submitted it as my own.
4. I did not allow and will not allow anyone to copy my work with the intention of presenting it as his or her own
work.
Signature __________________________________ Date: 29/08/2022
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HOW WILL THIS PORTFOLIO BE MARKED?
Please ensure that you complete everything in this document. Make your answers as detailed
as you can. This document sums up everything you have done over the past five weeks – you
have worked hard and want to be credited for it. The following marking grid is used in marking
the portfolio.
Declaration Compulsory
Your portfolio will not be
marked if the declaration is not
signed and stamped
Code of Conduct 1x10 =10
Contextual Questionnaire 10
Observations 25
(5 marks per observation)
Getting to know learners 10
Mentor teacher activities 10
Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae 10
Lesson plans (Co-teaching) 30 x 2 = 60
Introduction – 5 marks
Body – 10 marks
Conclusion – 5 marks
Assessment activities with examples and marked proof – 5 marks
Lesson differentiation – 5 marks
TOTAL per lesson plan = 30
Reflection of co-teaching lessons 20
Lesson plans (Independent) 30 x 2 = 60
Introduction – 5 marks
Body – 10 marks
Conclusion – 5 marks
Assessment activities with examples and marked proof – 5 marks
Lesson differentiation – 5 marks
TOTAL per lesson plan = 30
Reflection of independent teaching lessons 20 3
, Reflection on teaching practice time 10
Neatness, logical layout, professionalism 5
TOTAL 250
1. INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME MESSAGE FROM YOUR LECTURER
Dear student
Welcome to TPS2602. We trust that you will thoroughly enjoy completing this module and that
you will be constructively shaped as a future teacher by the positive and challenging
experiences gained during your practical teaching time. Please view your teaching practice as
some of the most important weeks in your student career and give of your absolute best.
During your practical teaching, you are positioned as a role model to many learners and have
the role of impacting on many young lives and minds. Do not take this responsibility lightly and
ensure you leave every learner with a feeling that they are capable and cared for in the true
African spirit of Ubuntu.
This tutorial letter contains the portfolio template to be used to complete Assignment 50 for
TPS2602, TEACHING PRACTICE II Senior phase (Grade 7-9) in your chosen school subject
of specialisation. This portfolio will encompass the sum of your practical teaching time and is
ultimately a collection of the work you have put into your practical teaching. This document
must be presented in a professional manner. Language and technical editing will influence
how this document looks and how it represents your efforts during your practical teaching
period. You have worked hard during your practical teaching, and your portfolio should
represent this. Please ensure you do a lot of effort when completing this portfolio. We will not
accredit you for a portfolio that looks unprofessional, is illogical in layout, untidy or is
not good quality work.
Please read the instructions and guidelines carefully and thoroughly before attempting to
complete the portfolio. This portfolio counts 80% of your final mark for TPS2602. Your future
and your career depend on the timely submission of the portfolio. You must submit the
portfolio one week after you have finished your practical teaching period. No portfolios
received after the due date will be marked! It will be returned to you and you will have to
reregister and repeat your teaching practice and complete a new portfolio during the
following year.
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PLEASE NOTE: The school visit from a UNISA lecturer is a very important part of your
training as you get advice and support that might be valuable for your preparation as a
teacher. However, the mark you receive for the school visit does not count towards your
mark for this course, as at this stage we cannot yet guarantee that every student will be
visited. If it happens that you are not visited, your marks will not be affected in any way.
Warm regards, Mrs CJ Kotze ekotzecj@unisa.ac.za
2. OVERVIEW OF TEACHING PRACTICE MODULE 2 TPS2602
Teaching Practice module two (TPS2602) will see you completing 25 days (five weeks) of
school-based teaching in which you are required to shadow a mentor teacher and observe and
learn from them. You are required to co-teach with your mentor teacher and also individually
teach whilst your mentor teacher observes you. This practical teaching time serves as an
opportunity to become fully immersed in the role, responsibility, duties, and tasks of a teacher
in practice. These five weeks at a school will serve as Work Integrated Learning and allow you
to fully experience the teaching profession.
Practical teaching time spent at a school provides immeasurable learning opportunities and
benefits for pre-service teachers. During your practical teaching, you have the opportunity to
apply your content and subject knowledge within an authentic context, by completing authentic
teaching activities. In TPS2602, you have the opportunity to tie together what you have learnt
in all other modules and apply this knowledge in context.
In this module, you are required to complete TWO Assignments (Written Assignment 01 and
MCQ Assignment 02) in order to gain access to your practical teaching component,
Assignment 50. If you do not submit Assignment 01 ON TIME, you will not be accredited for
your teaching practice and will have to reregister for the module again next year.
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