BTE2601
Assignment 2 2024
Unique Number: 619951
Due Date: 21 June 2024
QUESTION 1
1.1.1.
Pedagogy is the method and practice of teaching, including the strategies and techniques used
to impart knowledge and facilitate learning in educational settings.
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QUESTION 1
1.1.1.
Pedagogy is the method and practice of teaching, including the strategies and techniques used
to impart knowledge and facilitate learning in educational settings.
1.1.2.
Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) refers to the comprehensive knowledge of specific
subject matter, how to teach that subject effectively, and an understanding of how learners
interact with and comprehend the content.
1.1.3.
Epistemologies are philosophical theories of knowledge that examine the nature, origin, and
scope of knowledge, including the ways in which knowledge is acquired, validated, and applied
in different contexts.
1.1.4.
Rote learning is a memorization technique involving repetition and the memorization of
information without necessarily developing a deep understanding of the material being learned.
1.1.5.
Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) refer to the informal traditional knowledge that is culturally
specific and has been passed down from one generation to the next within indigenous
communities. This knowledge often includes practices, beliefs, and values related to various
aspects of life, such as agriculture, healing, and storytelling.
QUESTION 2
2.1.
The first advantage of critical education theory is that it empowers teachers to be creators and
co-creators of knowledge. Instead of simply imparting knowledge to students, teachers are
