BTE2601
Assignment 2
DUE 21 JUNE 2024
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BTE2601 ASSESSMENT 02/2024
ASSIGNMENT 02
MARKS: 50
CLOSING DATE: 21 June 2024
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COVER PAGE OF THE ASSIGNMENT
• SIGNED DECLARATION at the beginning of your assignment (see page 2 below)
• Your name and student number
• Assignment 02
• Module code: BTE2601
• Subject name: BECOMING A TEACHER
ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS BY USING THE PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOK:
Gravett, S., de Beer, J.J. & du Plessis, E. (2018) Become a Teacher Unisa Custom
Edition. Cape Town, South Africa: Pearson.
ISBN (print): 9781485709732 ISBN (epdf): 9781485709749
This assignment will count 25% towards your year mark.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer all the questions.
2. The cover page of your assignment must contain all your details.
3. Attach the declaration form.
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BTE2601 ASSESSMENT 02/2024
STUDENT DECLARATION FORM
DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTIONAL STUDIES
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
You need to include a completed and signed copy of this form when you
submit. Assignments without this form will be cancelled and returned
unmarked.
The Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies places specific emphasis
on integrity and ethical behaviour with regard to the preparation of all written work
submitted for academic assessment.
Although your lecturers can provide you with information about reference techniques
and guidelines 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 your
lecturers before you submit any assignment.
You are guilty of plagiarism when you extract information from a book, article, web page
or the work of a fellow student without acknowledging the source and submitting it as
your own work. In truth, you are stealing someone else’s property. You may not use
another student’s work. You may not allow anyone to copy or use your work with the
intention to submit it as their own.
Students who are guilty of plagiarism will forfeit all credit for the work concerned.
Plagiarism is a serious violation of the University’s regulations and may lead to
expulsion.
The under-mentioned declaration must accompany written assignments. Your
assignment will be cancelled and returned unmarked if you do not include a fully
completed and signed declaration form.
I (full names):
………………………………………………………………………….………..
Student number: ………………………………………………………………
Module: BTE2601
Declare that…
1. I understand what plagiarism entails and am aware of the University’s policy in
this regard.
2. I declare that this assignment is my own, original work. Where I used someone
else’s work, whether a printed source, the internet or any other source, I have
given proper acknowledgement and included a complete reference list.
3. I did not use another current or previous student’s work, submitting it as my
own.
4. I did not allow and will not allow anyone to copy my work with the intention of
submitting it as their own work.
Signature Date:
, QUESTION 1
1.1. Define the following terms:
1.1.1. Pedagogy (2)
1.1.2. Pedagogical Content Knowledge (2)
1.1.3. Epistemologies (2)
1.1.4. Rote learning (2)
1.1.5. Indigenous Knowledge Systems (2)
(10)
1.1 Definitions:
Pedagogy :
Pedagogy refers to the art and science of teaching and instructional methods. It involves the
strategies, techniques, and approaches that educators use to facilitate learning and impart
knowledge to students.
Pedagogical Content Knowledge :
Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) is the blending of content expertise and pedagogy. It
involves understanding how to teach specific content in ways that make it understandable and
accessible to learners, integrating knowledge of subject matter with effective teaching
strategies.
Epistemologies :
Epistemologies are theories of knowledge that explore the nature, origin, and scope of
knowledge. They address questions about what knowledge is, how it is acquired, and how we
can differentiate between true knowledge and belief.
Rote Learning :
Rote learning is a memorization technique based on repetition. It involves learning information
through constant repetition without necessarily understanding the underlying principles or
concepts.
Indigenous Knowledge Systems :
Indigenous Knowledge Systems refer to the traditional knowledge and practices of indigenous
peoples, developed over generations. This knowledge is specific to a culture or society and
encompasses their understanding of the world, including natural resources, agriculture,
medicine, and spirituality.
