,TMS3713 Assignment 5 PORTFOLIO (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2024 - DUE 27 September 2024 ; 100%
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Task 1 Give an overview of your Geography teaching practice
experience. A. Describe the school where you did your teaching
practice. Where is it located? What grades did you teach? (10)
B. How diverse was the learner population in terms of
backgrounds and learning abilities? (8) C. What influenced your
decision to choose Geography instead of other subjects? (4) D.
Describe the specific learning goals you aimed to achieve during
your teaching practice. (4) E. Reflect on whether you achieved
your teaching goals. How did you assess their attainment, and
what factors supported or hindered your progress? (8) F. How
would you describe your relationship with your Geography
mentor and the learners? Give examples. (8) G. Detail a
memorable Geography lesson you conducted. How long was
the lesson, what teaching and learning resources did you use,
and how did the learners respond? (12) H. Considering your
experience teaching Geography, are you satisfied with your
career choice, or do you have any regrets? Explain. (6) (60)
A. Describe the school where you did your teaching practice.
Discuss the name and location of the school, the type of
community it serves (urban/rural/suburban), and the grades
you taught (e.g., Grade 7 to 9). Provide context about the
school’s infrastructure, resources, and learner population. You
, could also highlight the general atmosphere and ethos of the
school.
B. How diverse was the learner population in terms of
backgrounds and learning abilities?
Explain the range of socio-economic backgrounds, cultural
diversity, and learning abilities among the learners. Discuss how
these factors impacted classroom dynamics and your teaching
strategies. You can mention differences in language proficiency,
learning challenges, or specific accommodations you had to
make.
C. What influenced your decision to choose Geography instead
of other subjects?
Reflect on your passion for Geography, your interest in teaching
the subject, and how it aligns with your skills. You might also
mention the importance of Geography in developing learners’
understanding of the world and how it connects to current
issues like sustainability, climate change, and global citizenship.
D. Describe the specific learning goals you aimed to achieve
during your teaching practice.
List the key concepts, skills, and attitudes you aimed to instill.
For instance, understanding geographical processes, developing
critical thinking, or promoting environmental awareness.
Highlight both content-based and skills-based objectives.
E. Reflect on whether you achieved your teaching goals.