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Question 1
1.1. Define the following terms:
1.1.1. Pedagogy
Pedagogy refers to the method and practice of teaching. It encompasses the strategies, techniques,
and principles used by educators to facilitate learning and knowledge acquisition in students.
(Gravett, Sarah, et al. Becoming a Teacher. Cape Town, Pearson Education, 2019. - Page 21)
1.1.2. Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) is the specialized knowledge that teachers possess, which
combines their understanding of a subject matter with their knowledge of how to teach that content
effectively. It involves knowing how to present complex concepts in ways that are accessible and
meaningful to students.
(Gravett, Sarah, et al. Becoming a Teacher. Cape Town, Pearson Education, 2019. - Page 21)
1.1.3. Epistemologies
Epistemologies refer to the theories and beliefs about knowledge and how it is acquired. It
encompasses the study of the nature of knowledge, the justification of beliefs, and the rationality of
belief systems.
(Gravett, Sarah, et al. Becoming a Teacher. Cape Town, Pearson Education, 2019. - Page 34)
1.1.4. Rote learning
Rote learning is a memorization technique based on repetition. It involves learning information
through mechanical repetition without necessarily understanding the meaning or context of the
material being learned.
(Gravett, Sarah, et al. Becoming a Teacher. Cape Town, Pearson Education, 2019. - Page 50)
1.1.5. Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) are the unique, traditional knowledge systems and practices of
specific cultural groups or communities. They encompass the accumulated knowledge, skills, and
practices that have been passed down through generations within indigenous communities.
(Gravett, Sarah, et al. Becoming a Teacher. Cape Town, Pearson Education, 2019. - Page 34)